Wieder mal ein Meisterwerk von #GxAce
Sowohl das Video an sich, aber auch die Bilder darin.

#photography #Fotografie #Fuji #Fujifilm #GFX #ZhongYi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUKg9-3yR4U

✨ORION under alpine skies✨

I had three clear nights under dark alpine skies in a row and decided to simply point my camera at the same thing every night. With over 9 h of exposure, this is the most time I've dedicated to a single photo so far.

550 x 60 s at ISO 1600
#Zhongyi #Mitakon Creator 135 mm at f/4
#Canon 2000Da
#Skywatcher Star Adventurer 2i
No filter

#astrophotography #deepsky #stars #spacephotography #space #blattenbelalp #belalp #alps #alpen #orion #orionnebula #horseheadnebula

New Nikon Z Adapter Widens Angle of Full-Frame Lenses on APS-C

Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Turbo Adapter II for Nikon Z-mount, which takes M42, Canon EF, or Nikon F-mount full-frame lenses and adapts them for use on Nikon Z APS-C cameras and widens the angle of view to more closely mimic their focal length on full-frame bodies.

Zhong Yi says that the adapter reduces the focal length of lenses by a factor of 0.726x and adds one stop on the lens's aperture range on Nikon Z APS-C cameras.

The adapter allows the use of M42 screw-mount, Canon EF, or Nikon F-mount full-frame lenses on Nikon APC-C cameras, such as the Nikon Z50 or Zfc, but contains optical elements that are designed to make the original focal lengths of those lenses operate similarly on the smaller crop sensor. Technically a focal length reducer, it allows camera bodies with smaller sensors to make use of the full image circle of lenses that were originally designed for full-frame sensors. Zhong Yi adds that this also has the added benefit of providing an increase of light gathering ability to the APS-C camera.

Zhong Yi says that the crop factor of Nikon Z APS-C cameras is 1.52x, but the company says that with the Turbo Adapter, this can be almost entirely offset. If, for example, a photographer wants to use a M42, Canon EF, or Nikon F-mount 15mm lens on a Zfc, that lens has a 22.8mm lens equivalent on the body after the crop factor (notwithstanding the adaptation of the mount). When using Zhong Yi's Turbo Adapter, that angle is reduced to 16.5mm which makes it very similar to the angle of view should the lens have been used on a full-frame body.

Zhong Yi says that the adapter preserves the image quality of the original lens by using four elements in the adapter including one extra-low dispersion element. The barrel of the adapter is metal and weighs 233 grams. The company says that compared to the other turbo adapters for other mounts, the lens release tab in the Nikon Z version has been improved as well and is more robust. As a note, there are no electronic contacts in the adapter, though it does have an aperture control ring built into the adapter to allow for aperture adjustment.

The Mitakon Lens Turbo Adapter II is available for M42, Canon EF, or Nikon F-mount for $149.

#equipment #news #adapter #booster #canonef #focalreducer #m42 #mitakon #mitakonturboadapterii #nikonf #nikonz #turboadapter #zhongyi #zhongyioptics #zmount

ZY Optics Launches its 50mm f/0.95 Speedmaster for L-Mount

Zhong Yi (ZY) Optics has announced that the mirrorless Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens originally launched for Sony E-mount, Canon RF-mount, and Nikon Z-mount (and later came to Leica M-mount) is now available for Leica L-mount. It is the first-ever f/0.95 lens that has been produced for L-mount.

The design of ZY Optics' 50mm f/0.95 was originally announced in 2019 and features 11 elements in eight groups and includes two extra-low dispersion elements to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberration as well as one ultra-high refraction element near the rear of the lens. The company included both an MTF chart and a diagram of the optical construction which can be seen below:

As noted in the original launch, ZY Optics says that the lens gives photographers "excellent control" over the depth of field and provides an "enchanting and dreamy" image thanks to its shallow depth of field. The bokeh is promised to be perfectly round thanks to the nine-bladed aperture. The lens also uses the common 67mm filter thread size.

The Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 has what the company describes as a "premium" build, with an all-metal housing that ZY Optics claims is highly durable.

"A solid feel of precision in hand is given by an evenly scaled aperture control ring and clear markings on the lenses’ bodies," the company writes.

That extremely fast aperture of f/0.95 is ideal for subject isolation, but also for low light photography.

"For any low light and night environment, our ultra-wide aperture is the best match for your shooting. Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 can reproduce light source consistently over the entire frame, without the presence of spiky coma flare," ZY Optics says. "The f/0.95 fast aperture also excels in night photography. Photographers can capture charming moments at night with ease with the Mitakon Speedmaster."

Photo by Wen Tai Photo by Wen Tai Photo by Wen Tai

The company also touts the lens as ideal for videography, and says that filmmakers will find its de-clicked aperture allows for smooth transitions of exposure control. ZY Optics also says that its close-to-460-degree long focus throw allows a high level of precision in the adjustment of the focus point.

The Zhong Yi Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for L-mount is available now directly from the company's website for $800.

#equipment #news #f095 #fastlens #leica #leicalmount #lmount #lmountalliance #manualfocuslens #panasonic #sigma #zhongyi #zhongyioptics #zyoptics #zyopticsmitakon50mmf095