MEIKE 25MM T2.2 | Review | Cinema Lens for the BMPCC 4K

[@OfTwoLands]

Here is my review of the Meike 25mm T2.2 . Let me know if you have any more questions :) Time stamps: Build, size and weight - 1:27 Main features - 1:50 Image Quality - 2:18 Pros and Cons - 2:42 Would I recommend this lens - 3:22 Cheers, Flo

[@univisionstudio]

Thank you! Did you encounter this problem with your copy of the lens? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZytoIlrqdSmiLc

[@OfTwoLands]

@@univisionstudio No I didn't and I am glad !!

[@josepheisinger293]

I want this lens but I want to use it with the orginal BMPCC. What are your thoughts? And do you have any samples of what that video looks like? Thanks!

[@isaiahgalante]

Hopefully you respond. I just bought this lens. Will I need a lens support?

[@jameschen8746]

I use this lens with my GH4 and it's just amazing. Great experience, smooth focus ring... great bokeh. The weight is just right, not breaking the mount or my arm but heavy enough to feel natural when shooting handheld. The only issue is the chromatic aberration which is quite apparent when shooting wide open with harsh sunlight.

[@travelbagphotography]

Great review, thanks! Planning to add this to my ZCam E2M4, paired with a DZO 20-70mm. Love your videos, great narration!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you and happy shooting :) !!

[@Mr._.yukiii]

man i wanna get the MEIKE 25mm. your channel is such an inspiration

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much !!

[@SplashFireFilms]

Absolutely love the image, meike is great even the normal Lenses, definitely getting this cine lens

[@OfTwoLands]

Good choice :) !!

[@luciddreamstudios4143]

Great shots; beautiful colors!Just ordered a 25mm 🤙🏻

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you :)

[@RossAdams]

I can see the difference in the image from your Lumix. Love the look & its gone on the want list!

[@OfTwoLands]

Awesome !! Glad you like it :)

[@DevonBlueWhitaker]

Would love to see a shoot out between this and the lenses you’ve been shooting on with the bmpcc4k

[@OfTwoLands]

I would like that too. I can try to do some kind of comparison soon if I get the chance :)

[@jimdesertfilms219]

I would like to see a comparison review btwn this lens and mistaking speed master 1.0

[@WeekendGrooves]

Be very keen to understand what the difference would be between the Lumix 15-25 and having a 25mm 16mm meike? I would think the lumix is both lenses in one??

[@WeekendGrooves]

I know I’m a bit late to the conversation here but how would you compare the “look” to that of the lumix 12-35? I “think” this looks more cinematic but this may just be the grading? Cheers.

[@knocknapeasta]

Thanks for the video! Looking forward to the 35mm and 85mm for these! Would be great if Meike could do cine-zoom based on the Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 and MK50-135mm T2.9 also

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks :) I know right, that would be amazing, love those MK lenses.

[@codigovitoria]

Very nice video, congratulations! Have you found the sweet spot for this 25mm already?

[@inframemedia2415]

Great video, thank you! I own the Meike 16mm and the 25mm. They are both great lenses. Cheap and fantastic image quality. I use the Meike 16mm most of the time. In my opinion the 16mm is more versatile. Thanks for your video.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !! I agree, great lens. I really want to try the 16mm, took me for ever to make a decision between the two haha !!

[@eliaslimapro]

Interesting friend, when you adjust the focus on these lenses, for long or short depth of field, are you also fiddling with the diaphragm at the same time? I mean, is it darkening or lightening the image at the same time, or is the diaphragm separate at the bottom of the camera, giving you separate control for each thing, could you talk more about that?

[@pearlmyghty2058]

Thank you for this review! I was gonna get a lumix 25mm. But I guess I will top up for this. Kindly share with me which ND filter you went for

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you !! I used these two : Tiffen ND : amzn.to/31t0ser Tiffen Variable ND : amzn.to/2KmzMGn

[@pearlmyghty2058]

@@OfTwoLands you are my saviour. You recommended laowa 7.5mm and it works wonders

[@OfTwoLands]

@@pearlmyghty2058 Thanks so much for the support !! The 7.5 is a great little lens for sure :)

[@salmosdelanoche]

Can you recommend a wide lens for the 6k?

[@OfTwoLands]

16-35 F4 👍

[@user-fza3]

What happen when using this lens on super 35 bmpcc 6k well i loss mega pixel or loss quality

[@OfTwoLands]

You cannot as it is a MFT lens.

[@thehellboundheart7323]

@@OfTwoLands You can use an adapter

[@mathishanke4138]

@@thehellboundheart7323 Yes, but the image circle is way too small for FF.

[@Cascamfamilia]

@@mathishanke4138 Exactly. Actually, Meike had made already lenses for FF, but those double the price of these ones that are made for APS-C and MFT.

[@NathanHoang]

awesome review mate 🙏

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much man !!

[@Kevin_Larat]

Thanks for the review ! Let's hope the rest of the Cine Kit they are releasing is the same quality. I've heard from other Meike user's that the front element is not that solid. What's your opinion about that ? (I'm talking about the plastic piece with the filter thread on the inside)

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching !! I am sure the rest of the kit will be the same. I haven't noticed anything yet but at the same time is hasn't been long. I only shot for a few weeks. Hopefully it isn't the case.

[@OskarHelgason]

There is no plastic piece, it it all metal. But yes, there have been some cases were it's been loose. Meike have been lacking a bit in their quality control, but all the components are of high quality.

[@dietcoke9536]

Just bought both lens and cam today cannot wait :)

[@OfTwoLands]

Have fun :) !!

[@leochow6477]

Hi, you makes really good content thanks! Btw, when you shooting 4k dci on pcc 4k the crop factor is still 2 right? I hope it's not bigger then 2. Gotta make choice between laowa 7.5mm and meike 16mm. I don't think I need a 15mm lens for now equivalent to full frame.

[@sidneydore]

Have the same question

[@nickdubesa8068]

I use the 12-35 on the original bmpcc and I like the look of that combination. Does it look overly sharp on this camera in your opinion? Thanks for the review

[@OfTwoLands]

I loved that combo too. And no it doesn't, I really like the look. Thanks for watching !!

[@moritzmeyns9285]

Hi I love your channel. Which one lens would you recommend for the BMPCC 4K if you bought only one? Mainly for music videos, aiming for a cinematic look and ideally light setup? Much appreciated.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you !! If I had to pick one lens, Lumix 12-35 2.8 without a doubt :).

[@moritzmeyns9285]

@@OfTwoLands Thanks that was quick! I'm super torn between the Lumix 12-35 and the Sigma 18-35. How did you fix the torn-by-wire focus on the lumix? And the zoom lense moving out of the body which makes it difficult to balance on a gimbal? Much appreciated, im a subscriber now xx

[@goonytunes4119]

Awesome review as always. I have the 4k and I use a metabones, I love the extra light it provides but it's an EF mount. How much better is for example, the sigma 18-35 1.8, in low light vs the Meike ?

[@mattrom52]

Hi Flo, I really love your videos and gear reviews. I also own a BMPCC 4k and I'm really loving it. How does the Meike 25mm T2.2 compare to your Contax Zeiss lenses?

[@OfTwoLands]

Hey, thank you !! Hard to tell since I used the Meike 25mm on the 4K and using the Contax on the 6K so the sensor is different. I would say it depends more on how you want to use them. If you want that proper cinema lens experience (long focus throw, marking on the side, T Stop etc) get the Meike. The Contax are stills lenses so lighter and you can focus by hand. Both amazing lenses though :) !!

[@mattrom52]

@@OfTwoLands thank you!

[@alex-botton]

Now you've got me thinking i should buy one of these.... hmm... Great video as always!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks man :). Nice to see you on here !! Keen to see your BMPCC4K videos :)

[@alex-botton]

@@OfTwoLands Haha yeah ill start knocking them out just in time for the 6k hype. Should title some 6k just cause a stir X'D

[@OfTwoLands]

@@alex-botton Haha !! The hype is happening now, so start editing :)

[@GhettoProductionsBulgaria]

Do you think it's better than 12-35mm lumix G. Can you use this lens with bmpcc4k on moza air 2 gimbal

[@jorgesuarez2912]

what are your recommendations lens wise with the new 6k?

[@OfTwoLands]

Good question, I will do a video on that. Right now I would say the Sigma 18-35 1.8 and Canon 24-70 F4 IS, based on experience using these lenses on the Ursa Mini Pro and C200.

[@CARLOMERAZAUDIOVISUALES]

i have the metabones speedbooster xl do uou kno if the ef version vigents?

[@vizualizefilmsllc6225]

Question: I have the SIGMA 18-35 Great lens! my issue is the focal range of the throw, its VERY short, does the MEIKE lens have a better focal range of throw for when pulling focus?

[@jan-k7x1c]

200 degree's from closest focus to infinity and a nice damp - I have it sitting at my desk rn :)

[@QuantayPeoples]

Since the Aperture is de-clicked, if you enable the auto-adjust IRIS on the BMPCC4K, will the aperture on-screen adjust seamlessly or abrupt like usual?

[@OfTwoLands]

The auto iris won’t work since the lens is manual.

[@SteveT__001]

Okay I have been trawling through reviews of the Meike lenses, but I think you have finally convinced me to buy it. I was thinking of preferring a full frame cine lens and speedbooster but the price point is a no brainer. Do you ever use it with a matte box? Only with a cine lens its kind of useful to avoid flare except when artistically desired of course but make the rig a bit less weildy, not sure if I should buy a matte box as well.

[@neiloler]

Thanks for the review, I really am impressed by the imagery you’ve captured with the BMPCC4K and the Meike 25mm cine lens. I was pretty set on getting the same exact setup, then the 6k version came out. Setting aside that I’m not even sure I’ve got the computer setup to handle a 6k workflow, I’ve also found it frustrating to see that even “budget” options for EF-Mount cine lenses are multiple thousands of dollars. While there are noticeable differences between the 4K and the 6K, your videos keep me coming back to the 4K + Meike setup being a great setup for my needs and my budget. Thanks for the awesome content and feedback. Looking forward to your thoughts on the 6K as well!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you !! I am in the same situation, I am not entirely sure about the Pocket 6K haha. I do own a lot of EF lenses and a C200 so for me that is the reason I got it. You can always look into Ef-S and Sigma lenses. Stay tuned as the 6K should arrive soon :).

[@raksh9]

Depending on how you like to shoot, its entirely possible to build a set of high quality vintage lenses for the price of one modern lens. Matteo Bertoli shoots with the Canon FD 24mm f2.8, 70-210mm, and a focal reducer. Other lens possibilities include Minolta, Pentax and Chinon.

[@OfTwoLands]

I also own and shoot with the canon FD lenses, including the 24mm 2.8. Great lenses, Meike is nicer in terms of shooting experience though and feels a lot better than the FD.

[@E2VProduction]

I’ve got this lens but some how all my footage comes less focus even though I shoot in full 4K plus BRAW settings. But still it’s not focused perfectly. Do you know the reason ?

[@OfTwoLands]

Do you mean it is less sharp or the focus is out ?

[@E2VProduction]

@@OfTwoLands to be honest I’ll say both. It’s less sharped to the object I want to focus .. it’s Manuel I know I’ll have to do it my self. But still I can’t find the right way

[@E2VProduction]

@@OfTwoLands if you look at some of my videos you’ll see what I mean. They’re filmed with this lens

[@imp6990]

hi there. please tell me, you can shoot handheld with this lens ? the image is not too shaky ?

[@OfTwoLands]

Hi, yes you can. Depends on your rig :)

[@NolanGunn]

This lens looks so solid for micro four thirds! 👌🏼

[@OfTwoLands]

It sure is !!

[@mi_li]

Is this lens good for travel with original BMPCC? if I just need one prime lens with me. Thanks

[@pdog123thedog9]

Can you still use the lens with a metabone adaptor ?

[@RobinParmar]

No. This is a native MFT lens, so there is nothing to adapt. This also means there's nothing more to purchase and no extra glass between the subject and sensor.

[@sidneydore]

Whats is the crop factor on bmpcc4k on 4k dci?

[@Sr7Sr7Sr7]

Have you found any Cine style lenses that can be purchased new that you like as much as this for the 6k?

[@OfTwoLands]

Not yet but I should soon :)

[@RhysCropper]

Love this lense so much ❤ Give it to me maybe? It makes everything look so...cinematic 😉 It's beautiful

[@OfTwoLands]

😂 Have a turn of it when you come haha !! I’ll give it to you if you get 10k on KZbin 😬 Thanks man, glad you like the video :)

[@Ptpop]

Great video. Subscribed.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !!

[@ubacow7109]

Between this and the SLR magic 25mm F0.95 do you have any opinions on the two?

[@OfTwoLands]

I haven’t used the SLR so can’t really answer that :(

[@Tatsunami_Studios]

what is that thing that’s tied to the side of your smallrig halfcage?

[@OfTwoLands]

They come with my Peak Design Strap : amzn.to/37s9Cut

[@Ben-id1tc]

Do you notice a lot of blue fringing? And how would you edit that out in post?

[@OfTwoLands]

I didn't and I am not sure how you would go about editing that out. It would be pretty hard I guess.

[@Ben-id1tc]

@@OfTwoLands Appreciate your fast responses. I've noticed it in some reviewers example footage especially around high contrast areas. By the way, for your c200, have you found any lenses that are similar to the characteristic of the meike or would you just use l-series glass. I got the 6k coming in and looking for a meike ef version haha.

[@OfTwoLands]

@@Ben-id1tc Haha I have been looking for a similar lens for ages !! EF cinema lenses are a lot more expensive. Rokinon would be a cheap and nice alternative.

[@AldoMiike]

Nice review, but you should talk a little more about the difference in quality compare to your other lenses. Thanks for sharing.

[@OfTwoLands]

Will keep in mind for future videos :). Thanks for watching !!

[@ravensatodds]

What’s the distortion like on this?

[@OfTwoLands]

Very minimal :)

[@yeschao]

great image quality

[@OfTwoLands]

Indeed :)

[@sotocine99]

Is this the new veydra?

[@OfTwoLands]

I think it is actually the same. Tricky situation between the two brands apparently.

[@TheChocofresh]

Hey I've also seen your other video where you name your top 3 lenses for the bmpcc4k: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKe3dmOPh7eLoqc I just wanted to know how you would rate the Meike 25mm T2.2 compared to Lumix 12-35mm F2.8. How hard is it to get stable images compared to having OIS ? Thanks in advance. I'm very drawn to getting the Meike 25mm T2.2

[@autofocus4556]

Why does everyone use that slow into focus shot? Lol

[@smamind]

Inflation pushed the price to 399 from 339.

[@FancyAthan]