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Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm
Weighing just 130g, the manual-focus 28mm f/5.6 lens features an extra-low dispersion element for sharp, clear images, suited for discreet street photography. Its internal focusing maintains the compact size, while an aperture range to f/22 and a removable lens hood add depth-of-field control and flare protection. This lens is best for street photographers who need a featherweight 28mm prime that delivers precise manual focus and portability without added bulk.
Focal length 28mm
Aperture f/5.6
Mount Fujifilm G
Weight 130 g
38 Overall Score
Price $299
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm G |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 37 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.11x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 615 | 92 | 255 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | telephoto | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 28mm | 54.9 | 60.9 | 91.2 | 8.2 | 27.5 | 64.5 | 34.1 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 85.3 | 92.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 95.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 92.5 |
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