Mitakon 200mm f/4 1x Macro Lens
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Specifications
| Brand | Mitakon |
|---|---|
| Category | Telephoto, Macro |
| Prime or Zoom | Prime |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Focal length (mm) | 200 |
| Aperture (max) | 4 |
| Angle of View | 13° |
| Filter Size (mm) | 67 |
| Weight (g) | 1300 |
| Length (mm) | 186 |
| Diameter (mm) | 75 |
| Weather Sealed | ✘ |
| Image Stabilization | ✘ |
| Min. focus distance (m) | 0.48 |
| Max. magnification | 1 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| Release Price (USD) | 499 |
Description and Reviews
Key Take-Aways:
The Mitakon 200mm f/4 1x Macro is a manual-focus full-frame telephoto macro lens with 1x magnification, 11 elements in 7 groups, an apochromatic design, 9 aperture blades, a 67 mm filter thread, a 0.48 m minimum focus distance, a weight of 1,300 g and an Arca Swiss lens support, and Mitakon sells it for $499 in L-mount among other mounts. As of Oct 2026, seven videos and no written review are linked. Micael Widell titles his video “The Longest Macro Lens Ever”, Thomas Shahan calls it the longest 1:1 lens he has used and focuses on its long working distance, and Pav SZ calls it a budget-friendly, high-quality macro lens that is not a one-trick pony. GD Smith calls it a nice and unique macro lens and compares it with the Nikon 105mm and the Laowa 100mm, and Stewart Wood tests whether it is any good for general macro photography. Jamie Spensley and diaryofcreation also review it.
From Mitakon:
Capture the tiniest details with 1x magnification, while enjoying the flexibility of a powerful 200mm telephoto lens for distant subjects and exquisite background bokeh. Experience the true essence of your subjects in stunning clarity and vivid colors.
Welcome to the world of macro photography with Mitakon 200mm F/4
Mitakon 200mm F/4 offers a unique focal length providing unmatched telephoto capabilities. Distant subjects come to life with breathtaking clarity and exceptional background separation.
Our lens was designed to offer an exceptional working distance, providing photographers with the freedom to explore new perspectives. From delicate subjects to skittish wildlife, capture stunning shots without disturbing your subjects.
This lens ensures that no detail goes unnoticed. The 1x magnification captures small objects in intricate details with precision and allows for life-size reproduction of subjects on the camera’s image sensor.
No chromatic aberration. The Mitakon 200mm F/4 lens is equipped with advanced apochromatic (APO) technology which easily eliminates the dreaded purple fringing. Experience true-to-life colors and pristine image quality!
With the Arca Swiss Lens Support, photographers can achieve superior stability and secure mounting of the Mitakon 200mm F/4 lens. The support system is designed to seamlessly integrate with Arca Swiss-compatible tripod heads and quick-release plates, ensuring a firm and reliable connection between the lens and the camera setup.
Mitakon publishes one set of figures for all mounts, so the weight of 1,300 g and the size of 75 mm by 186 mm are not tied to L-mount. The 13 degree angle of view is Mitakon’s 12.5 degrees rounded up.
YouTube:
- GD Smith: New Mitakon Zhongyi Optics 200mm Macro Lens Review - 200mm F/4 Macro, Jul 2023
- Stewart Wood: Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics 200mm f4 Macro 1X | Review plus sample images!, Jul 2023
- Micael Widell: The Longest Macro Lens Ever: Mitakon 200mm f/4, Jul 2023
- Jamie Spensley: Mitakon 200mm F/4 Macro Review, Jul 2023
- Pav SZ: Mitakon 200mm f4 Macro - NOT a one trick pony (Sony-E, Canon RF/EF, Fuji-X, Nikon Z and L-mount), Jul 2023
- diaryofcreation: Shooting MACRO in a NEW way | Lens Review Zhong Yi 200mm F4 Macro, Jul 2023
- Thomas Shahan: LONG working distance macro photography! w/ the Mitakon 200mm f/4 1x, Feb 2026