Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics 200mm f4 Macro 1X Lens Review & Sample Images | Wildflower Macro Photography

[@leehaze1]

Nice vid! Had a Mitakon 85mm f/2 a few years back. Nice lens.

[@GeoffMoorePhotography]

Thank you Lee. Yeah its a brand I havent heard of before, but generally impressed with the Lens they sent over to me. The build quality on mine is a worry, as I think there is a fair chance it impacted the plane of focus a little. Still the images I did capture with it were good enough for me.

[@colingentile]

Nice lens review ! Would love to try one on my GFX system... :) Thanks !

[@GeoffMoorePhotography]

Thank you Colin. On a moderna camera produced within the last 4 years, especially mirrorless cameras I think this lens is an absolute no brainer.

[@colingentile]

@@GeoffMoorePhotography , all right ! I'll give it a try ! :)

[@LeeIveson]

An interesting lens, I've not really delved into macro photography but from what I can tell the 200mm focal length would be useful, especially for the situations you mentioned in the video. A good honest review Geoff.

[@GeoffMoorePhotography]

thanks Lee, a lot learnt from its making. Glad you enjoyed.

[@KobieMC]

Lucky you, the ONLY K-Mount version of this lens lol. It looks really nice but I do know what you're saying about the focus issues, there has to be that tactile well dampened feel if using a dslr. It's not the easiest thing to achieve though. However, the 200 mm focal length would really come in handy as you mentioned. Great objective review!

[@GeoffMoorePhotography]

Thank you Kobie. First stab at this format of video and now the video is out in the wild on reflection i think i learnt a lot from it. As for the lens it is capable, its just needs to be used in a controlled environment or where the photographer has the time and patience. For me using this lens on a modern MILC camera with all the Macro & Focusing bells and whistles this lens would really shine.