
Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro
- Focal length
- 55 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 690 g
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 27.9 cm
- Length
- 87 mm
At a Glance
The Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro is a macro lens for medium format (Hasselblad X). It covers 55 mm at f/2.8, a field of view equivalent to 43 mm on full frame. It is focused manually and weighs 690 g. Minimum focus distance is 27.9 cm, maximum magnification 5:1.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Everyday
- Street
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 55 mm
- Max. focal length
- 55 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- –
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 690 g (1.52 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 27.9 cm (10.98 in)
- Max. magnification
- 5:1 (5×)
- Length
- 87 mm (3.43 in)
- Diameter
- 67 mm (2.64 in)
Manufacturer data: zyoptics.net
Last checked: October 25, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro fit?
The Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro fits all Hasselblad X cameras. There its field of view equals 43 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 0.79).
Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Hasselblad X lenses.
| Lens | Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro | Hasselblad XCD 55mm F2.5 V | Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 | Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55 mm | 55 mm | 65 mm | 45 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Weight | 690 g | 372 g | 727 g | 417 g |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 72 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 27.9 cm | 45 cm | 50 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 87 mm | 72 mm | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Autofocus | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro: FAQ
Does the Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro have autofocus?
No, the Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro have image stabilization?
No, the Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro weigh?
The Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro weighs 690 g. It is 87 mm long with a diameter of 67 mm.
What filter size does the Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro use?
The Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro takes 58 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro is 27.9 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
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