7 Reasons Meike 25mm T2.2 Cinema Lens is Perfect

[@DanglishReviews]

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[@lifestreamdalycity2894]

@@DanglishReviews sounds great! Hope your channel grows!

[@lifestreamdalycity2894]

I love how the Meike cinema lenses (as well as BM Design) are putting professional film-making in the hands of ordinary people. They say companies like this are democratizing professional film-making. And it's because of companies like Meike that are making this high quality gear accessible to us indie-filmmakers --- that is truly making it an EXCITING TIME to be a film maker! To get the quality that a Meike and BMPCC4K was a dream for us years ago. Now, it's the perfect time to tell the stories we indie-film makers want to tell!

[@DanglishReviews]

I totally agree on this :) Meike makes it easier to enter the film making :) less costly.

[@ГеоргийКалошин-ц6ъ]

I've been shooting with 14-42 f3.5-56 and original bmpcc for about 2 years, I bought this camera to study new things, to grow as a filmmaker, and this lens will help me lern more. Thank you for your videos and sorry for my english)

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you for the entry :) My english is worse than yours, no worries :)

[@jamesprater7573]

I first found your channel by searching for the original Blackmagic Pocket cinema camera. I originally got my pocket original when the price was slashed to $500.00. Purchased it, but did not have a computer that could run Davinci Resolve. The Irony of it all. Final cut is not Davinci Resolve. A little over a year ago I purchased a Mac Book Air M1, downloaded the free version of Davinci Resolve and slowly realize how truly awesome this little pocket camera can be.And a few months back, I purchased the pocket 4K. I am just so grateful to have what I have, and a little more time to make something beautiful. And I am so happy our Blackmagic paths have crossed. Please keep making beautiful things.

[@DanglishReviews]

Sounds like you are really gearing up to make some great films :) Congratz

[@wkmpellucid]

I have four of their lenses for my Sony A6400 - 16mm, 25mm, 50mm, and 85mm. All great lenses.

[@DanglishReviews]

Cool, meike is really great

[@KodakCoe]

I love this lense. Meike has done an incredible work with these series. Also using a Bmpcc4k and this combo is just... ahh! Such an underrated channel, quality videos and all well explained and prepared. I'm sure one day u will get the recognition u deserve! Thx for the vid, subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of ur stuff. Big ups!

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@megavideopowermegavideopow8657]

Love to own would like to make my first short in the next 6 months 👍🏼Looks like a great lens. 🎬🎥

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you participating :)

[@techtrx]

Thanks for the review this is what i need to start shooting cinematic: Im new to the videos you inspired me

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you for the comment. It means a lot to get recognition 😁🦈☀️

[@samuelpatchett684]

What’s great about Simon’s channel and especially this video is his simple and practical approach to filmmaking. I started out as an “iPhone cinematographer” yet just this month purchased the BMPCC 4K. I have been looking at the Meike 25mm t2.2 Cine Lens along with the BMPCC simple because the Meike Cine Lenses are a perfect marriage with the BMPCC 4K. If you’re new to filmmaking you can get high quality images with Meike lenses and focus on making films instead of focusing on only making films with equipment that is out of the price range for hobbyist filmmakers like Simon and myself. I’m sure this video has helped a lot of people especially if they are considering either the BMPCC 4K, the Meike lenses or wondering how well these MFT Cine lenses pair with the BMPCC. Thanks for great video!

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you for the support. I appreciate it :) ans thanks for participating

[@eatfrenchtoast]

I just ordered the 85mm for Fujifilm and thanks this video helped calm my anxiety about the purchase.

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you. The 85 must really create a wonderful depth of Field 😧

[@porSancho]

I think the first reason the meike lens is fantastic is because it's getting you to share such expressive images. I'm starting to film my own stuff and it would be great to have this quality. Greetings from Peru, Simon.

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you for the supportive and positive comment. This means a lot to me :)

[@joeldhitos]

I'm starving for creating art. I've made some short films as a cinema student, but now I'm working in a really time-absorbing job and I'm trying my best to find the motivation to keep creating cinema in my free time. I've recently purchased a Lumix G85 and this lens would be an amazing way to keep my mind working in new and better ideas.

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you for participating :) The worst thing about having a job, is that it takes up all your spare time:)

[@haddonhousefilms]

Don't give up the dream. You can keep it going in your free time. Let your passion fuel your dreams. Cheers!!

[@joeldhitos]

@@haddonhousefilms I won't give up! For sure. Thanks so much :)

[@MrBolerola]

I have a bmpcc 4k and i only have vintage minolta lenses. this lens will add great value to my works.

[@DanglishReviews]

Vintage lenses is something i'd want to try too. Thank you for the comment :)

[@ABCHISHOLM]

I've literally had this very lens in my Amazon cart for the past week! Only problem is having the funds to purchase it. I've been a video editor for some years now and recently (2 months ago) took the plunge into videography. I started with a new BMPCC4K, thinking it was affordably priced, until I quickly realized all the pieces and parts required for a decent rig. Would absolutely love adding that lens to my beginning collection. Thanks for a great review!

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi Andrew, Thank you for participating! I actually dont rig my camera that much, i use a cheap Komputerbay 2.0 cfast card and this lens, and it can produce SO goo quality. I just got a kinotehnik viewfinder thingy, for when it is getting sunny outside. So i can see the screen, and i have the Gobe variable ND, which might be the cheapest ND. All in i think i am ~800$ on top of camera, so $2,000 total i think. Thats a lot of money! but it is compariably? cheap, if thats a word. Thanks for participating, its going to take a while before i pick the winner :) so if you get the funds, go get it.. If i pick you, you can always get another focallenght :)

[@bradleyjohn]

Nice work with your review. Very precise and informative. The college I work for currently provides our students with a Rokinon EF set for the pocket 4K, and although I enjoy shooting on Rokinon, I’ve been pitching for them to switch to Meike. Personally this lens would fill a gap with my set of lenses, but I could also use it as a “proof of concept” to strengthen my case in the next round of gear requests. Thanks for the opportunity and I look forward to seeing new videos from you.

[@DanglishReviews]

Thnx. How are you using ef lenses ?.. do you have speed boosters?.. there is ef lenses s35 from Meike aswell

[@bradleyjohn]

@@DanglishReviews oh nice! I’m using the Viltrox EF-M2 II.

[@KingNailerzONeill]

Would love this lense I had the 12 35 2.8 but it got lost 😢on my last shoot. My 5d mark 2 sank in a boat and we had to swim to safety along with my gh5 and ronin sc. I am back again with the bmpcc4k and I am loving it. Still waiting on the meike 10 mm to arrive but great video I’m going rig out this p4k. Best camera I have owned guess everything happens for a reason. Mine was a black magic reason 😊

[@melanienolley]

Good review! I've just retired in the US and in May, I'm returning to my ancestral home on the small Island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean. There, I've been bringing local teenage girls with me on my filming adventures helping them learn how to use my BMPCC4K and teaching a bit of filmmaking during my short visits over the years. I share the use of all my own equipment. Unfortunately, I recently lost a good lens in a fall so a new Meike lens would certainly be appreciated. Your generosity would help me continue to show isolated kids in very poor communities what opportunity looks like! Anyway, keep up the good work!!

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi Melanie, Thanks for participating, you are a great contender. I had to read your comment twice, before reading your name. great work! this could be a "short story" for a short film .. please make it :)

[@melanienolley]

​@@DanglishReviews Thank you for the encouragement! I'm creating an organized film crew of girls when I get to St. Lucia and making short films of our adventures will be one of our primary missions.

[@jabitomovies5776]

I want to see my self enjoying a nice quality image .... Like you

[@margaritamaximova4556]

Thanks for this review! really enjoyed this calm and more intuitive approach of reviewing rather than a lot of the snappy, sharp, techy content out there. I am actually looking for an autofocus lens as I already mostly shoot manual, but seeing so many great reviews for the Meike cine lenses has got me doubting again...😅

[@anthonywood9808]

I would love this lens to help me find the beauty, drama and humor in the stories I am trying to tell. Film making is a struggle, in time, resources and money. Having the Meike 25mm will help immensely in bringing my creative vision to the screen.

[@DanglishReviews]

Sounds very good. Thank you for participating.

[@randomerrs]

I'm planning to buy gh5ii and i really prefer to have meike 25mm t2.2 too and sigma 30mm f1.4 thanks for the review 🙌

[@DanglishReviews]

My pleasure! Hope you are happy with the GH5ii :)

[@CraftedWaffle]

Just switched over to a BMPCC6k the day I am writing this comment. Having a lens like this means with that camera and a lens that you showcased is capable of incredible beauty in this review, there is absolutely no excuses to not create images I find impactful and meaningful. I would have everything and more to do so, but I need the practice. With that setup I would absolutely go and make excuses to shoot whatever I can just to get dirty with it. Shoot my bedroom, shoot for friends, shoot for free, etc. just so when I take it out on something with real stakes that I’m hoping to be impactful, it will have been through its paces and I can be ready to take it to another level each and every time I use it. Thanks for opportunity of this giveaway, your act and effort is not going unappreciated. With your help, I’m ready to create.

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi, Love your comment, and i am thankful that you are participating in this giveaway. This lens wont fit the bmpcc6k tho, it is a MFT lens not a EF-S mount :) i just switched from the 6k to the 4k to get mft and cheaper lenses :)

[@CraftedWaffle]

@@DanglishReviews Ah I see. Misunderstanding. If that disqualifies me I understand, but if not, I can figure something out. Thank you for the info

[@professorducky27]

I am subscriber 499! Haha! So close to the 500! I just ran across your channel as I'm doing research on what lens to get for my BMPCC 4K. Why do I think I deserve to win the lens? Because the lens will allow me to begin to build a set of lenses to start working on film making. For years, I've struggled with stress and anxiety. But a friend recommended I look for a creative outlet and I loved video productions when I was in high school. I'm super excited to learn, grow, and create. Thank you for your review and content! Looking forward to more content from you!

[@DanglishReviews]

thanks for the support :)

[@foggymossstudio]

Great!

[@groundcontrolvisuals1646]

Great review!

[@DanglishReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching :)

[@LemPotography]

Great video! Subbed and checking out your other vids with the og too. I was able to buy the og bmpcc from ebay as i want to make more documentary of filipino heritage in canada. The feel of the og and colors would compliment this lens very much. Hopefully i can see get my hands on this lens soon, im on the lookout for local sellers as well.

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you for taking the time to write comments :) Really hope you are going to be happy with the purchase ..

[@bougelemouge]

I've been staring at this lens for so long in the hope I could afford it one day. Would love to get the win on this! Wow

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you for taking part of this :)

[@NecxZz]

I should win this lens one becuase I been looking at getting a new prime lens, 2 because I am beginner film maker and this is may passion but I can`t afford to spend money on a new lens, I also have never got a new lens other then the ones that come in the box with the my camera, finally I would also use this so much, I may a lot of content with my camera and this 25mm would just just make content look that much better, also just found your content today man and I have been loving it keep it up!!

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you for participating :)

[@OpenFilmmaker]

I should win this lens because it will help me produce short films to share with the world.

[@DanglishReviews]

This is as great a reason as any.

[@eliaslimapro]

Linda amei a qualidade, qualidade Cinematográfica, eu assisti outro vídeo linkado, esta qualidade gera sentimentos incríveis... Amigo se possível apresente um vídeo mostrando como fazer o foco com esta lentes usando esta câmera, Saudações do Brasil.

[@TheNjkdo]

Hello Simon, I think you are right, only by working with manual cine lenses you learn and progress. In photography and video everything must be manual to obtain consistency of results and above all a personal approach that automatisms prevent. The price of these lenses greatly discourages the purchase, even if the Meike is not unattainable with some sacrifices. Anyway, I hope your channel will be successful. Greetings

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi' i hope you stick around for more reviews, i just got this lens cheaper brother is only $70 - i have high hopes that this could be a good start for anyone :)

[@keithjurow1469]

Great video. I’ve been trying to decide on a cine lens. So many choices and price points. I appreciate the educational value you provided. I would love to win this lens and start using a real cine lens instead of photo lenses for video. Thank you for the opportunity. Very exciting!!!!!!

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi Keith !.. thnx for the comment. I actually just made a blog post on my website called: danglishreviews.com you might want to check that out - its all my lenses Tried with bmpcc4k

[@JaspreetSinghArtist]

I am interested in this lens. i have watched some videos of people using Meike lenses with BMPCC 4k and love the results.

[@DanglishReviews]

If you stick around, i am currently testing a much cheaper version of this lens. anyway thank you for commenting, appreciate it :)

[@JaspreetSinghArtist]

@@DanglishReviews i have already subscribed. will be interesting to see the results of cheaper version. i am also interested to some affordable wide angle lens for BMPCC 4k.

[@DanglishReviews]

@@JaspreetSinghArtist i am looking for that as well, i dont think my 12mm Meike is quite wide enough, but some might say it is wide angle :) And thank you for subscribing

[@JaspreetSinghArtist]

@@DanglishReviews 12mm on BMPCC should be equal to 24mm. its maybe not wide enough for someone shooting architect stuff but i think for narrative film its wide enough.

[@beeflixproductions995]

I love these lenses as well, although so far I only have the 16mm which I find to be the perfect normal on the original super16 pocket. Would love to add the 25mm to my kit, good luck building your channel. I’m based in Canada, and shoot no budget narrative, so any free kit would be greatly appreciated, but I honestly don’t think you should have to buy one out of pocket, keep promoting them and maybe get Meike to sponsor one.

[@DanglishReviews]

I have tried contacting them a few times on different social media, but i don't think that they are answering small creators like myself :)

[@JanksMorton]

I should be the designee because I have fallen in love with the Meike cinema lenses for my BMPCC 6K Pro, and want to extend the beauty of this lens to my BMPCC 4k which has been gathering dust because the Sigma 18-35/BMPCC 4K combo just doesn't present as cinematic (too sharp) for my productions!

[@DanglishReviews]

Thank you for participating !.. I agree with the 18-35 Doesn’t make me have the feels inside 🥰

[@cianmonkstv]

I was using this lens on my first short film and my camera took a fall and fell directly onto the front of the glass. miraculously the glass survived, only scratching the threading. lens hood and nearly a full scratch around the focus barrel. but it still works perfectly

[@DanglishReviews]

Wow, that sounds so lucky :) or .. unlucky-lucky :)

[@cianmonkstv]

@@DanglishReviews thankfully the 12mm wasn't on the rig or else that lens would of been destroyed. So that answers the durability of the lens

[@tanjalengermascarenhas5689]

Nice one 😊

[@DanglishReviews]

Thanks 😄

[@deepbrarkheewaa]

i want to win be cause i love this lens

[@studio11livesoundstage]

I have 3 bmpcc4k cameras with 3 dji rs2 gimbals and 3d focus. I love everything I've ever seen pairing this cine lens with the 4k. I desperately want to up my game to cine lenses and take full advantage of the 3d focus systems I already own.

[@DanglishReviews]

id really want to try that 3d focus gimble thing.. incredible

[@FabioMeloLuiz]

Very good video. Friend what do you think about the SLR Magic? Thanks!

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi' i have never tried it - sadly

[@Mpactpics]

Hi Simon. We enjoy the same equipment. Thank you for doing the various combinations of lenses and bodies. You've taken some beautiful footage of your family. Let's trade subs! 👍

[@georgecraft007]

I've noticed that the contrast gets washed out when facing a light source. I'm going to try a polarizing filter to see if this helps to resolve this issue.

[@DanglishReviews]

I Think i Like that style

[@christopherott7494]

Excellent review. Been looking at this lens for a while. I used to be big into videography, but the ex-wife wouldn't allow me to do things that would jeopardize my 9-5 for the insurance. That being said, I had to put my freelance on the side. I had a Sony EX1 that I used for years and that was all I needed without going further in to ruin "my other job". I have since divorced and am starting my life over. I've moved across the country and am now getting to fulfill my own dreams and get my videography business back on track. I've built up my new BMPCC, done the entire rig, just missing a good Meike lens to get that missing part of my life going. Thank you for the opportunity and putting up your own money for this giveaway.

[@DanglishReviews]

Please tell this story in a short film. 10/10 i would watch. I can't imagine how, having a hobby/sidebiz, would be a bad thing in terms of keeping a job.

[@christopherott7494]

@@DanglishReviews She was terrified I would do well enough that I could leave my job and do the videography full time and lose our insurance. She said I would need to work that much harder to pay for the insurance myself and it wasn't worth it. I went through a relationship built on lies and deception with stuff like this being normalized. I can't even begin to describe it half the time. I am free now though and going to give this my all.

[@DanglishReviews]

@@christopherott7494 This is also a gigantic fault in the american system, that you live with a fear of losing insurance. I can recommend a country with healthcare for everyone :D

[@christopherott7494]

I've legit been looking at getting to the UK.

[@eydok5114]

Defo wonna win this one! Would make a fine counterpart to my anamorphic collection. Was never sure if this lens was worth getting to be honest, but I do like free stuff. If it suits my style, maybe it can become my go to lens? :D

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi, So happy to see you in this giveaway. What anamorphic lenses do you have already? Sirui?

[@eydok5114]

@@DanglishReviews Yes, the Sirui 24 & 50mm. Great lenses!

[@DanglishReviews]

@@eydok5114 Cool, really been looking at the 35mm

[@wellteazm]

Great Video, cheers for this one! Question: I have the Blackmagic Cinema Pocket, but the first Version, not the 4K newer one! Do u think iz good also for my one? Thank you from Switzerland 🇨🇭👍🏻🙏🏼

[@DanglishReviews]

Yes, i've had that combo. You can see videos of this on my channel - if its is the O.G. i'd say maybe the 12mm or 16mm is better, because of the smaller sensor.. but the 25mm is really great.

[@wellteazm]

​@@DanglishReviews 🙏🏻 thank you! I'll check it out 👍🏻

[@josevalderas5778]

Hi... im in Spain... Im just buy the "bmpcc 4k" and... im dont have any lens now... im waiting to can buy this lens!!! Im write a film in the las two years... and im make this film!!!! (one day). thanks for your channel!!.

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi Jose, take alook at this lens. amzn.to/3rDkwu4 its way cheaper - if you can keep it steady, its the same picture quality - but not the same quality to use.. I am testing it right now

[@DanglishReviews]

i am uploading a video review on this now, i just recorded it after my work.

[@jabitomovies5776]

Hi am kingsley I love this lens how I wish I can be the lucky person cause I have panasonic gh4 and I love ur videos and I going to shear this one too.

[@jean-david-ouellette]

Well I'm not sure I deserve it the most, but it might just re-kindle my passion that took a serious hit after the lockdowns... Plus it would pair well with my 12mm t2.2! Cheers and good luck to all!

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi, I also have the 12 mm, :) what camera are you shooting on?

[@jean-david-ouellette]

@@DanglishReviews The OG 2.5k! Great camera, although if I had to redo it I would probably go the Micro Cinema route. Sacrifice a few pixels for a somewhat nicer image quality and a lot less hard drive space :s One day I'll get one (or a bunch for coverage) but got other priorities.

[@traceur04]

Hi Simon, my name is Mattia, I have just turned 29. I have just returned to the world of videomaking as I recently lost my job and I therefore decided to go back to doing what I love. After several years of dreaming of the BMPCC 4K I finally managed to buy a used one and I managed to shoot some videos that I needed to buy the cage, the batteries and the memory card ... for now the lenses are just a distant dream as for the moment I don't have the possibility to buy them. Today on the KZbin homepage I have your Giveaway video as it is not the first time that I have watched your videos. To sum up I would like to be the one to win this giveaway to have one more chance to make my dream come true. Thank you for your time and for the opportunity you give to whoever will win. Stay safe!

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi mattia, hope you go make some great stuff. Share it with everyone :)

[@girirajbhattarai1164]

Hello

[@sergioknuf]

Can you put a slr magic anamorphic adapter on it?

[@DanglishReviews]

i dont know, i dont have this lens anymore, nor do i own any slr magic adapter :)

[@wakkowarner8810]

How would this lens compare with the SLR Magic 25mm Hyperprime T/0.95 lens?

[@DanglishReviews]

hi Wakko, I really don't know this :)

[@roostermotion]

Nice review and you mentioned all the things I was hoping for. Why should I win? Well, your video made me want to go out with my BMPCC and shoot footage with my 10yo twins. I have billions of pictures but not much video.

[@DanglishReviews]

Seriously! There is a saying. A picture says more than a thousand words, then imagine how much 24 pictures per second have to say :) I love my videos, i know i might enjoy them more than strangers.. but i love them :) go do it! :)

[@roostermotion]

@@DanglishReviews that’s true #team24fps

[@nuevemediaproducciones1480]

Me encanta el cine, desde hace 18 años estoy metido en el sector y disfruto cada oportunidad que se me ofrece. Por falta de presupuesto tengo que hacer maravillas para sacar proyectos adelante, así que me gustaría ser el elegido para ganar esa maravillosa lente. Me facilitaría mucho el trabajo y te estaría etername agrecido. Nunca ganó nada, así que sería un logro para mi. Sigue así haciendo vídeos, eres muy bueno. Saludos desde España

[@thuytrinhnguyen8497]

Hello, thank you so much for your reviews! Do you have any suggestion for budget lens to shoot interviews indoor? Can you please suggest the most budget gear to go with Blackmagic 4k? I will film a documentary about immigrants and refugees. I'm a student, my budget is tight. Thank you very much in advance!

[@DanglishReviews]

i think this lens and its sibligns is as good as it get for the budget :) ?

[@Mraz75]

Just asking, of you are going for family outing or walking around some town, what Meike lenses will you take? I am interested in this lens and want to try manual lens. I own a GH5M2 and GX10.. i like to take street video and potraiture as well as landscape..

[@DanglishReviews]

You know this is Cinema lens?.. not meant for photos. Then there is the small Meike manual photo lenses. This is quite Big, too Big for me tig lug around

[@Mraz75]

@@DanglishReviews owh it is that big.. well ok then. I may go for sigma mft lens. Already have 56mm f1.4.. looking for used 30mm sigma lens. But i still want to try that Meike Cine lens. Your review compels me to try this lens. Or may be i try 7artisan lens 35mm f0.95.

[@Visualsthatgohard]

Hey Simon, wonderful content to me it came at a right time as I was in wondering why other cine lenses costs fortune and this cost bit cheaper in comparison. You cleared the air well and with help of your videos with them I recently upgraded to BMPCC 4K and was was saving for boosters but with help of this video sees I don't have to anymore as I will win this giveaway from you you and I will help expand my small videoography business and with your give away you'd help a small business expand and grow and will forever be greatful for it. I hope I win it.

[@DanglishReviews]

So there are 2 sides of this. IF you get a great speedbooster, like the metabones.. Then you enter a huge market of used lenses, that would be way cheaper, i think. maybe. and you get alot more light. But if you go with the Meike lineup in S35 the lenses are now 599 and not 399 .. so not only are the speedbooster expensive, but the lenses are also more expensive. I am sticking with the native mft for a while. if this channel ends up making me dough, i think i'd buy the speedbooster, to get more light tho. But the Metabones ultra costs the same as the bmpcc4k in Denmark, no kidding.

[@Visualsthatgohard]

Hey Simon on the boosters price I'm actually based in Norway and the cost pretty much Same or more than the BMPCC 4K it is why so on morale that I have to buy them but untill I saw this lens. I will start slowly to all the necessary lenses set on this type then when I get comfortable maybe I'll move to boosters, thank you again for the free education haha.

[@calenbolo]

Has anyone tried these on the RF mount yet ? Specifically the R5,R6 1&2 ? Thanks

[@DanglishReviews]

i thought Canon didn't allow anyone to make lenses for RF mount :)

[@calenbolo]

@@DanglishReviews only non coupled, manual focus lenses so far ;(. But for videography that’s fine, yes canon has been very greedy with the RF mount, hopefully that will change.

[@DanglishReviews]

sadly i only think they'll go further and further down the IP protection route, - because they have one of the biggest camera brands in the world, and they want to capitilize on it.. Which is why i would never recommend going with Canon over Sony, for buying a camera today.. Because i almost exclusively use 3rd party lenses.

[@calenbolo]

@@DanglishReviews I took the plunge for color science purposes only :(. With the huge lack of lens options, but you can always invest in EF glass, and use on Canon or MFT platforms. Sony appears to be sharper but like anyone honest will admit, it’s ultimately up to the person behind the camera. Their skills in color grading, presentation, vision all of that. Thanks for the response !

[@ratchet_hoe]

Hey Simon: I always wanted a Blackmagic camera and I finally treated myself to a bmpcc og very recently. I'm now researching which route I should go for lenses and I would definitely appreciate getting started with a lens like this. I also have a question for you - do you find it difficult to shoot without image stabilization? I was only looking at lenses with IS but now I'm not so sure since your footage looks great without it. Your videos are very inspiring and I'm hoping to turn my bmpcc into a memory box as well. Thanks for the consideration.

[@DanglishReviews]

Hi, It is definietly much easier to shoot with just basic stabilization, but i want to learn how to do it without. I made a review of 12-32 mm, which is the cheapest stabilized lens (i think) But i like the look of the meike primes much much more.. I had a 12-100 mm olympus with stellar stabilization, but the image had no "feel" (in my opinion) also made a video for this. To stabilize, it is much easier with the BMPCC4K than the original BMPCC original - i have purchased a velbon monopod, to take along if i want to stabilize further - and i just got a kinotehnik viewfinder, which will help to stabilize, because i has an extra point (your face) to press against. otherwise i keep the body tight to my body - or i kneel down and let it sit on my knee while shooting ( i do that a lot actually) Always keep my arms tight into my body.. but yea - iam still learning :) also slow motion, does not need nearly as much stabilization :) (i like the look of not perfectly stabilized gimbal-ly images) If i were too shoot something pro- like a documentary or short.. i'd go for a glidecam and/or a shoulder mount.. :)

[@ratchet_hoe]

​@@DanglishReviews Thanks for the in-depth response! I'm looking now at the 12-32mm and 14-42mm pancakes. I like the shaky look too but I'm thinking IS for my first lens and then when I start to add weight or get more skill I can look at lenses w/out IS. I really appreciate the stabilizing tips, you pull off the look very well. Do you use optical flow for slow motion?

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@@ratchet_hoe no. Slow motion is just recorded in higher frame rates and then changed to 24fps :) there is a button for it on your Camera HFR

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also: amzn.to/3IDBlLd this one, is the photo-version of the meike lens. It's faster, its much lighter (harder to hold steady) but.. it is dirty cheap.. like $75 The look should be close to the same. i have been thinking of buying this one, to not have 2 x 25mm, but to do a somewhat comparison. - this is even faster: amzn.to/3fWIBWg There is also this one, which is only $70 amzn.to/3KDVVgt