Meike recently introduced a new cine lens to their Super35 mm lineup: the new Meike 75mm T2.1. This prime lens comes in both EF and PL-mount options and it is now available for purchase at a pre-sale price of $599. Lens manufacturer Meike has been particularly prolific lately. In fact, the Chinese company has released a series of full-frame and S35 lenses over the last year and many others should be on their way soon. Their Super35 mm lineup already includes a 35mm T2.1 and a 50mm T2.1. This family is now growing thanks to the introduction of this new 75mm T2.1 glass. Let’s take a closer look. Meike 75mm T2.1 S35. Source: Meike Meike 75mm T2.1: designed for S35 sensors This new cinema prime lens produces an image circle of 33.6mm, enough to cover the Super35 mm format. Its fast transmission of T2.1 should provide good performances even in low-light environments. The lens is fully manual, it features a cinematic re-housing and it’s currently available in both EF and PL-Mount. Meike 75mm T2.1 S35. Source: Meike Meike 75mm T2.1: optical design The optical scheme of the lens features 13 elements in 11 groups. The glass is treated with a multi-layer coating for improved optical performance. Moreover, the 13-blades fast aperture should provide a nice, smooth bokeh. The lens looks promising on paper and is quite definitely a good option for those filmmakers who are now approaching the world of cine lenses. However, we’re curious to see how it performs...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 4 October, 2021