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Meike releases 35mm T2.2 cinema lens for Micro Four Thirds camera systems

26 Nov

Meike has announced a new 35mm T2.2 cinema lens for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera systems.

The fully-manual lens is constructed of 10 elements in 8 groups, features an aperture range of T2.2-T22, has a minimum focusing distance of 42cm (16.5in) and is the equivalent of a 70mm lens on a full-frame camera. Its focus ring offers 270-degrees of rotation, its front filter thread is 77mm and it weighs 660g (23oz).

The Meike 35mm T2.2 is available to purchase on Meike Global’s website for $ 359.99.

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Meike launches 85mm F.28 Macro manual lens for Nikon Z-Mount

16 Oct

The previously launched Meike 85mm F2.8 Macro full-frame and APS-C lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount, the company has announced. As with the Canon RF version that followed the model launched for Canon EF, Sony E/FE and Nikon F, the new Nikon Z-mount variant features 8 groups in 11 elements, an F2.8 – F22 aperture, 0 – 1.5x magnification and 0.25m minimum focusing distance.

Meike describes the lens as ideal for macro and portrait photography, offering a durable all-metal body and moisture and dust resistance, a metal bayonet, multi-layer coating to minimize reflections, manual focus ring, and included lens hood.

The full lens specs are:

  • Lens type: Manual macro lens
  • Mount: Canon-RF/Nikon-Z
  • Aperture: F/2.8-F/22
  • Lens Structure: 8 Groups 11 Elements
  • Coating: Multi-layer coating
  • Min. Focus: 0.25m
  • Magnification: 1.5:1
  • Filter size: 55
  • Length: 120mm (Nikon Z / Canon RF)
  • Weight: 500g
  • Lens angle: 28.2°—15.9°

The Meike 85mm F2.8 macro lens for Nikon Z is now available for $ 269.99 directly from Meike Global.

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Meike adds Canon RF, Nikon Z mount options to its manual focus 85mm F2.8 macro lens

16 Aug

Hong Kong-based company Meike has launched new Canon RF and Nikon Z mount options for its full-frame 85mm F2.8 macro lens. The lens — which is currently available in Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon EF and Nikon F mount systems — is a manual macro lens with an F2.8 to F22 aperture, 55mm filter size, 0 to 1.5x magnification, and 25cm (9in) minimum focusing distance.

The lens is constructed of 11 elements in 8 groups and comes in at just 500g (1.1bs). Like its previous full-frame counterparts, the is features an all-metal body alongside three manual adjustment rings for focus, macro focus, and aperture.

The 85mm F2.8 macro lens for Nikon Z and Canon RF is currently listed on the Meike website. No pricing information is available for these two new models, but the current versions currently retail for $ 269.99.

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Meike announces an 85mm F1.8 lens for Sony E-mount cameras

06 Mar

Meike has announced the MK 85mm F1.8 lens, a manual focus lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras.

The lens is constructed of nine elements in six groups and features a nine-blade aperture diaphragm. It features a 67mm filter thread and a field of view of 28.5 degrees.

Meike has shared a few sample photos on its product page (shown under the ‘Photo samples’ tab towards the bottom of the page), but they’re not full-resolution and it’s not clear what Sony E-mount camera they were shot with.1

The lens is currently listed on Amazon, but pricing and availability aren’t yet mentioned.

1 We try to share sample photos in our articles when provided, but Meike inexplicably decided to provide their sample images as one long image, which measures 790 x 16,187 pixels.

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Meike releases 50mm F1.7 full-frame budget lens for Canon EOS-R, Nikon Z cameras

23 Jan

Hong Kong-based company Meike has launched its 50mm F1.7 lens for the Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z6 / Z7 full-frame cameras. This manual focus full-frame lens features 6 elements in 5 groups, 0.5m / 1.6ft minimum focusing distance, a nanotechnology multi-layer coating, and 310 gram / 11oz weight.

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The Meike 50mm F1.7 lens, which is designed for portrait photography, sports a dust- and water-resistant design with a brushed metal housing and metal bayonet. The model is available now with an included front and rear lens caps, a lens hood, pouch, and cloth for $ 139.99 USD through Amazon (EOS R, Nikon Z).

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Meike launches new 25mm T2.2 cine lens with ‘decent build quality’ for MFT camera systems

24 Aug

Hong Kong-based Meike has added to its collection of lenses with a new 25mm T2.2 cine lens for Micro Four Thirds camera systems.

The lens is entirely manual with a minimum focusing distance of 25cm/9.84in and a 77mm front filter thread. The optical construction includes ten elements in eight groups, which makes for a 49.7 degree angle of view.

The 25mm T2.2 cine lens weighs 560g/1.23lbs and features a pair of geared rings for changing its focus and aperture. Interestingly, even Meike seems hesitant on the quality of construction. In the product description on its Amazon page, Meike says the lens offers ‘decent build quality.’ Humble, sure, but not exactly reassuring.

Alongside the lens, which is currently available on Amazon for $ 340, is a rear lens cap, front lens cap, and a microfiber bag for safe transport.

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Meike introduces full-frame Sony edition of its 50mm F1.7 lens

12 May

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Chinese lens manufacturer Meike has added a new version of its existing 50mm F1.7 lens to its range, but this time for full-frame Sony users. The existing model, introduced in February, was aimed at users of mirrorless cameras systems and comes in APS-C and MFT mounts. The newly released version features a wider covering circle meant for larger sensors – at the moment those in Sony E-Mount cameras.

As before, this new model is manual focus only and has a minimum focus distance of 50cm. It uses 6 elements in 5 groups and has a filter thread that measures 52mm. Meike says it weighs 310g, measures 61×54.5mm, and that it uses a metal mount and barrel. Although the spec sheet doesn’t mention the number of blades in the iris, the product shots show 12 edges on the aperture—the same as in the existing model.

The lens is listed on Amazon USA for $ 130, and for €131.50 in some parts of Europe. It is listed as unavailable in the UK and no price is given. For more information, visit the Meike website.

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Meike announces full frame 85mm F1.8, its first autofocus lens

21 Apr

Chinese accessories brand Meike has announced it will introduce an autofocus 85mm F1.8 lens for Canon and Nikon full-frame DSLRs. In addition to adding another (very likely) affordable third party option to the mix, this will be the company’s first AF lens.

Details are a little thin on the ground, but early marketing materials suggest it will be a lightweight and compact lens with an all-metal body construction. The optical formula will use nine elements in six groups, and all elements will be multi-coated on both sides. Close focus will begin at 0.85m with a maximum magnification of 1:1.8. The lens will be 79.5mm long and will accept a 67mm filter.

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In addition to the Nikon and Canon full-frame mounts, Meike will release the MK-85mm F1.8 lens for Sony APS-C models as well. No price has been announced as of yet, and the company hasn’t said when we should expect the lens to go on sale.

For more information visit the Meike website.

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Meike teases three new lenses: 50mm F1.7, 25mm F2.0 and 25mm T2.2

08 Feb

Chinese accessory and optical manufacturer Meike has posted a picture on its website of three lenses it intends to launch in the coming months. Two stills lenses are promised, a 50mm and a 25mm, as well as a 25mm designed for movie shooters.

It is reported that the first will be a 50mm F1.7 for mirrorless systems—including the Canon EOS M mount—which is due in the middle of next month. A 25mm F2 shown in the same graphic is quite a different design to the 50mm, and different also from Meike’s existing mirrorless and APS-C range of lenses, so it isn’t easy to guess what systems this model will be aimed at. The third lens is a 25mm T2.2 Cinema lens, which appears to be the company’s first foray into this video market.

Finally, as for how much these lenses might cost, it’s worth noting that the company’s current 50mm F2 retails for about $ 80… so they tend to be pretty affordable.

For more information, visit the Meike website.

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Meike iPhone lens adapter case takes ring light and Sony QX1

18 Jun

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Hong Kong accessory manufacturer Meike has introduced a new case for the Apple iPhone 6/6s that accepts three accessory lenses and offers a mount for a ring light and Sony’s ILCE-QX1 E-mount ‘lens-style camera’. The MK-H6S PRO comes with a hand grip that has a Bluetooth-enabled shutter release button to deliver a more camera-like experience for mobile phone photographers.

The kit includes three lenses – a 0.65x wide-angle adapter, a 180° fisheye and a 2.5x macro lens – that screw into a mount over the device’s built-in camera. A larger mounting ring in the middle of the case accepts an optional ring light with built-in mirror for selfies. The same ring is also compatible with Sony’s 20MP APS-C QX1 adapter so users will be able to fit Sony E lenses to the device, preview the image on the phone’s screen and control capture via the grip’s shutter release.

The Meike MK-H6S PRO will cost £45/$ 65. For more information visit the Meike website.

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