Meike 16mm T2.5 Cinema Lens
Domestic lens manufacturer Meike has been recognized by professional photographers for its high cost performance and balanced image quality performance in recent years. Not long ago, Meike launched a full-frame 16mm T2.5 cine lens. The lens group includes APS-C, M43, and SUPER 35 format, all of which are covered. At present, 24mm T2.1, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1, 85mm T2.1 and the recently released 105mm T2.1 have been launched. The entire lens ecosystem is still improving.
Meike 16mm T2.5 Cinema Lens
Meike 16mm T2.5 Overall it is relatively compact and lightweight, and the red and black metal lens body is full of texture. As a cinema lens, it is also equipped with standard 0.8 MOD gears, making it easy to coordinate shooting with different accessories. The focus ring and aperture ring have a very delicate damping feel. And the 330° focus stroke is enough for very precise focus control. The rear of the lens also has a metal mount, which is sturdy and durable. It weighs 1,150 grams, which is relatively light and suitable for small cameras and mirrorless cameras .
Meike 16mm T2.5 cine lens
Inside the lens Meike 16mm T2.5 ultra-wide-angle cine lens adopts an optical structure design of 16 elements in 11 groups. Containing 2 aspherical lenses, the suppression of distortion, and various phase differences is pretty good. The full-frame large aperture of T2.5 can also bring charming shallow depth of field. The minimum focusing distance is only 0.3 meters, so it's no problem to take some close-up shots. And its image field is 45mm, which can be perfectly adapted to large-format cameras, including BMPCC 6K PRO, ARRI Alexa Mini LF, and Sony VENICE cameras. The 86mm aperture can also be used with mainstream ND filters, polarizers and other accessories for shooting. Compatible with PL/EF/RF/L/E/bayonet is still very practical. However, it is still in the pre-sale stage, and the actual picture quality performance is still unclear. The price in Europe and the United States is US$1,199, which is still very cost-effective. Judging from the current specifications of the lens, the overall performance is worth looking forward to.
