Meike 135mm T2.4 FF Cinema lens now available

Meike has introduced a new 135mm T2.4 FF cine lens, where the last two letters, of course, mean full frame. The Meike lens covers a 45mm image circle and is available in PL, Canon EF, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica L mounts. T2.1, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1, 85mm T2.1, 105mm T2.1.

MEIKE 135mm T2.4 FF

The Meike lens features geared focus and aperture rings with industry-standard 0.8mm increments. The optical scheme of the lens consists of 12 elements in 8 groups, the aperture is 17 blades. The minimum focusing distance is 1m, which is quite good for a telephoto lens.

Thus, one model after another, the company brought to the surface a very interesting line of optics for film production, moreover, accessible to novice operators as well. It’s good that the company produces universal optics for various mounts because even amateurs will be able to try their hand at filming, why not, it’s time to get down to business seriously.

Price and availability

The Meike 135mm T2.4 FF Cinema Lens is finally available to pre-order now on Bhphotovideo.com for $1,099, with shipments expected at the end of October 2022.

Meike 135mm T2.4 specifications

MEIKE 135mm T2.4 FF
  • Lens mount: PL, Canon EF, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica L
  • Minimum focal length: 1m
  • Filter Thread Diameter: 82mm
  • Front Diameter: 85mm
  • Image Circle: 45mm
  • Optical design: 12 elements in 8 groups
  • Focal length: 135mm
  • Aperture range: T2.4-T22
  • Number of aperture blades: 17
  • Gear pitch: M0.8
  • Focus rotation: 330°
  • Dimensions: PL – Ø89.6 × 101.9mm / Canon EF – Ø89.6×110mm / Canon RF – Ø89.6 × 133.9 mm / Sony E – Ø89.6 × 135.9 mm / Leica L – Ø89.6 × 133.9 mm
  • Weight: 1.2 kg

Meike recently stepped up with a 16mm T2.5 cine lens for full-frame photography. It is a wide-angle lens for film production, designed to work with PL, Canon EF, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica L mounts equipped with rings focus and aperture with standard teeth for follow focus systems and covers a 45mm image circle.

The Meike cine lens can be pre-ordered from the Bhphotovideo.com website, and the lens costs the same for all mounts – $1199.

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