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Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6

Leica M-Mount

Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
130 g
Filter diameter
37 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm
Length
44 mm

At a Glance

This manual wide-angle lens for Leica M covers full frame at 28 mm. It weighs only 130 g, and the aperture is f/5.6. Focus is set by hand down to 35 cm, with a magnification of 1:9.09. It suits landscape, reportage and travel.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
8
Groups
7
Weight
130 g (0.29 lb)
Filter diameter
37 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm (13.78 in)
Max. magnification
1:9.1 (0.11×)
Length
44 mm (1.73 in)
Diameter
51 mm (2.01 in)

Manufacturer data: zyoptics.net

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 fit?

The Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensMitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZMLeica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5.6f/2.8f/2.8
Weight130 g165 g220 g175 g
Filter diameter37 mm34 mm46 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance35 cm100 cm50 cm70 cm
Length44 mm18 mm51 mm31 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6: FAQ

Does the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 have autofocus?

No, the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 have image stabilization?

No, the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 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 Creator 28mm f/5.6 weigh?

The Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 weighs 130 g. It is 44 mm long with a diameter of 51 mm.

What filter size does the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 use?

The Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 takes 37 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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