Overview

The Mitakon 85mm f/2 is an all-metal manual lens with smooth focus and aperture rings, though the focus throw is very long. Optically, it is soft and dreamy wide open but sharpens by f/2.8-f/4, with good bokeh. It is compact and light for an 85mm. However, it lacks electronic contacts, so metering may be problematic on some cameras. It suits photographers who enjoy deliberate manual focusing and want an affordable, well-built lens for full-frame or video use.