Meike Cinema Lens Set Review with NEW Full Frame 24mm T2.1

I finally got my hands on the full set of Meike full frame cinema lenses for review. In this video I go over how the lenses match and their performance in a real shooting scenario. I focus heavily on the new Meike 24mm T2.1 FF cinema lens, as it is the newest addition to the line up.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro + Initial lens footage
01:35 - Specs + Thoughts + Impressions
08:37 - Lens comparisons
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[@kmshairstay]

Would love to see a comparison to the DZO vespid primes!

[@RootCinemas]

I would like to see that

[@leodorian]

The DZO have a lot more chromatic aberration

[@RootCinemas]

@@leodorian thanks for the response What about Meike full frame and S35 lens I hope they share the same quality glasses. I am bit confused about buying meike full frame or S35 lens . I am only planning to buy 50mm Thank you

[@cinnabontography_]

Seconded!

[@leodorian]

@@RootCinemas Unfortunately, I don't know how the FF and S35 Meike compare to each other. I've never used the S35 lenses. However, investing in Full Frame glass is probably the safest way to go.

[@scottstevensonfilms]

I just picked up the Meike 85mm and I agree the Bokeh is very pleasing. Tested it out over the weekend on a project and was loving using it with my follow focus. Im sold on these lenses definitely going to invest in the whole set. Thanks for introducing us to this amazing, affordable, cine glass set!

[@HYTTFilms]

same with me man! Love these lenses.

[@ianyunis3580]

I absolutely love my Meike lenses. Waiting on them to release more for the s35 set.

[@sylvestrisstudios]

Really nice review. I wasn't in the market for a set of cinema lenses but I am now.

[@schuey323]

I don't know what you did with the audio of that short montage at the beginning but it was spectacular. I thought something was in my office. It took several pauses to figure out that it was coming from the video. Also, thank you for this review! Footage was phenomenal as always.

[@sylvestrisstudios]

Same! I was watching with my Sony headphones on thinking wtf is going on behind me. ha ha

[@WakeUpMatt]

They look great!! Would love to pick up the RF kit!👌🏼

[@ekphotography]

They look pretty amazing. Thanks. Not sure if you mentioned it but the Focus breathing did not look bad at all... Could hardly see any if at all...

[@maxq8652]

I love the strap... great video thank you guys.

[@jakestoneshow]

Amazing video thank you!

[@siehstefilm7695]

Hey thanks for that review. I already have the 50mm and i use it quite a lot. Will you be doing a review about the new 16mm as well?

[@martinoyarzun5276]

Spenser , please can you tell me how 24mm T2.1 performs connected with your XT3 speedboosted?. It is possible to see that on your next video?. Thanks in advance.

[@Kini_Wolfgang]

Happy New Year Spenser and i am back again on this amazing video of yours. Just that i have a little problem. I want to get the Fujifilm XT4 to start my video productions with and the sigma 18-35mm f1.8 lens plus the Finger Adapter Pro ii but I have been looking for the perfect or let me say, the best 85mm to complete my setup with but i can see. Within this Meikes and other lenses you have used, which 85mm should i go for? or which best lens would you propose i buy that will give the 85mm that I really want on an APS-C sensor like the xt4. Thank you brother and i look forward to hear back from you.

[@MartinBleazard]

The Sigma 50-100 is a goldilocks lens on the fuji.

[@JustMicahFilms]

I have a s35 version for the 35 I love these lenses

[@joe.b]

I can't wait to try the 24mm out! Nice review! My bank account hurts every time I check Meike's site.

[@BrandonAccardi]

24mm is my favourite focal length!

[@DucatiKozak]

Do you think the quality of these lenses is better than Meike's Super 35 lenses? Having a BlackMagic 6K Pro, will I have the same quality in the smaller format? Should I consider spending extra for full frame on a S35 sensor, or is that a total waste? (Sadly only 2 focal lengths in S35)

[@davidgreco3]

How do these compare to the slr magic apo hyperprimes/microprimes? I know you have tested them before.

[@BarefootMediaTV]

are you going to do any side by side tests with the sony lenses?

[@pretocine]

Nice review! Can i use this set of lens with a BMCC 4k with a MFT to EF adapter?

[@nerfbutt]

Yes

[@Borodin410]

Was the kit they sent you not E mount? Why did you have to adapt for your FX3?

[@TheOrisya]

On rokinon budget cine lens(not the xeen line), 85mm seems to be the black sheep too 😁

[@christianjamesserrano]

As someone looking to get my first cinema lens kit, I'd love to know your thoughts on how they compare with the Rokinon set.

[@spensersakurai]

I don’t like the rokinons

[@nerfbutt]

I have the full Rokinon set. It's still arguably the best bang for the buck set, but it does have weaknesses. The sharpness at the extremes is bad, almost unusable. These Meike lenses look pretty sharp wide open in comparison. That alone has me looking to upgrade to these. The chromatic aberration on the Rokinons isn't so great either, but it's manageable. If you expose well and stay within the aperture boundaries, the Rokinons can deliver quite good images, but these Meikes are probably a bit better. They should be anyway, since they cost twice as much.

[@AFreeFlicks]

Using my BMP6K does it matter buying the S35 or FF set, are there any benefits to buying FF lenses for a S35 camera? Thx! - AFree

[@wkmpellucid]

Thanks Spenser.

[@elazar1333]

I'm guessing the Meike lineup is better than Samyang offerings right?

[@mariogalvan8032]

Love it 👌

[@lospionerosdelnorte]

24mm o 35mm cual elegir ?

[@Nokstar]

What camera are you using to record yourself in this video?

[@fatheadmediapro]

I think you misspoke about the issues with a speedbooster on the Komodo, there are some issues. Just picked up a set of these and the 105 and 85 will vignette horribly on the Komodo at 17:9 6k when using a speedbooster. Just something to keep in mind.

[@dotta4763]

Thanks very useful cause I just got 2 of these s35 and I was worried I should go for the FF and booster instead

[@god214]

havebyou tried out the s35 version of these yet?

[@brianc8157]

Do you happen to remember the track name? I love it...

[@organismx]

👌🏾 Very nice video

[@MoBeezyVevo]

Where is the music from. Sounds epic.

[@ahmedhashmi3584]

Is there a zoom effect when you rack focus?

[@spensersakurai]

Breathing is pretty controlled.

[@johnsonrich9934]

It's awesome lens

[@krum81]

I shoot outside a lot with equipment like vehicles and farm equipment do you think a 50 would be the best ?

[@spensersakurai]

35 probably

[@stormfpv9991]

Thanks for this review, it helps a lot. But i need your help for my decision. I don‘t want to buy the whole Set of primes, just 2 of them. Which of them would you prefer, if you have to decide? I think i film very similar to you, a bit of everything. Portraits, Products, Landscape and impressions, Making of, Sport... It would be nice if you could give me an advice. Thanks a lot

[@spensersakurai]

FF Camera 35- 50mm , s35 camera 24-35mm

[@julian-wichmann]

I‘m thinking about the same thing. If I would buy them right now for my Pocket 6K Pro, I would choose 24mm and 50mm I think.

[@lawrencegress9831]

Thanks

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Not bad! But I don't like the onion rings in the bokeh that I see from this lens :( You should try the Zeiss Classic ZF 25mm F2 ;) Great video as always!

[@MichaelWeizenfeld]

ZE/ZF/CP 25mm f2 has onion rings too. But not so strong. K35 has a very strong onion rings. Maybe there is some weird filter in front of lens?

[@Azz-M]

Nice .

[@DetroitVideoDiaries]

How is the breathing

[@pintorafael]

Do they do autofocus on Sony cameras ?

[@cinex5114]

Music = Tony Anderson :)

[@cinetrax21corporate30]

can the meike lens be used for photography

[@stevenuseda6317]

You can but there's not a good reason to. It's a cinema lens

[@DavidBerglund]

@@stevenuseda6317 why not? I can see the super long focus throw being a challenge for photography but there are other cine lenses with shorter throws. And these are heavy lenses. But if you're ok with that, and manual focusing obviously, and you like the image from these, why not? I'm genuinely curious. The resolution should hold up for most cameras

[@murilloconstantino9026]

24mm or 35mm?

[@carterinkfilms]

Looks good man. What setup did you use to film this? I mean your speaking part lol

[@EugeneMaynard]

🙏🏾

[@paraskinger6828]

What do you say? These or leica r?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Some Zeiss Classic or Leica R lenses are better...Good cine lenses can be rented when needed ;)

[@filmbythomas]

Leica R hands down. Plays with the big leagues (Cooke, Super Speeds). My favourite lens to use with modern cameras like the Alexa Mini LF!

[@AjushiPhotography]

FYI - the $50 dollar discount link the description does not work :(

[@spensersakurai]

Looking into it!

[@cinelensgeeky3648]

I am sure it will work now

[@AjushiPhotography]

Works Now - Thank you Much!

[@dabuldahi]

Macam dzofilm pun ada

[@WesleyClouden]

The 18 mm is still on the way and there’s a 135 to complete it

[@insanedb]

Pinche Godinez lol

[@Jordan_Botwin]

Meike has one of the worst customer service I have encountered.

[@lixiangwu1786]

Hi! This is Meike's sales. Please tell me your problem and I am happy to help you solve it.

[@Jordan_Botwin]

@@lixiangwu1786 Sent you guys a few emails in the last 2 months. But never got any answer. What's your email I'll send it once again ?

[@corbie8]

Couldn't disagree more. They have been brilliant in every interaction I've had. Even gone as far as sending a free replacement lens cap when I lost mine.

[@Jordan_Botwin]

@@corbie8 Well you are very lucky. Feel free to tell them that I sent them multiple messages via email/instagram/facebook since they treat you like a king. To me it's just another Chinese company wanting your money and not caring about your customer experience... Stay away

[@Jordan_Botwin]

@@lixiangwu1786 One month later and still nothing from you guys... You just proved to people how bad your customer service is... Thank you for the lack of professionalism.