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Meike 25mm T2.1 S35 Wide Angle Cinema Lens EF Mount

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Meike 25mm T2.1 S35 cinema lens delivers sharp, low-distortion wide-angle footage with minimal focus breathing on EF mount cameras.

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Overview

The Meike 25mm T2.1 S35 is a wide-angle cinema prime lens built for Super 35mm sensor cameras using the Canon EF mount. With a fast T2.1 aperture and 11-blade iris, it produces smooth bokeh and performs well in low-light environments. The lens construction of 13 elements in 10 groups is designed to deliver sharp, detailed images with low distortion across the frame, making it a capable choice for narrative filmmaking, documentary work, and studio productions alike. Its 77mm filter thread accommodates standard matte boxes and filter setups commonly used on cinema rigs.

What sets this lens apart in its price range is the 270-degree focus rotation, which gives camera operators the fine control needed for precise focus pulls — a critical feature for cinema work that many budget lenses lack. Focus breathing is kept to a minimum, so the field of view stays consistent as you rack focus between subjects. At roughly 923g, the Meike 25mm T2.1 is compact enough for gimbal work while still feeling solid in hand. The 53.2-degree horizontal field of view makes it versatile for establishing shots, environmental portraits, and interior scenes where a wider perspective is needed without excessive barrel distortion.

Key Features

With a wide aperture of T2.1, the lens allows you to create shallow depth of view videos, it will cover S35 sized sensors

S35mm cine lens has a wide view angle of 53.2 degrees, great for portrait or landscape

The lens structure is 10 groups 14 elements, makes the lens capable of producing sharp image and videos with low distortion

Meike Mini Prime 25mm T2.1 is small and compact build, offers a focal length equivalent to 40mm with focal lengths that are ideal for video use

This cine lenses have very little focus breathing, sharpness is perform very well both in the center and in the corners, it haven’t any significant chromatic aberration

Specifications

Focal Length
25mm
Aperture Range
T2.1–T22
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Sensor Coverage
Super 35mm
Lens Construction
13 elements in 10 groups
Angle of View (Horizontal)
53.2°
Angle of View (Vertical)
41°
Angle of View (Diagonal)
64.2°
Focus Type
Manual
Focus Rotation
270°
Minimum Focusing Distance
0.35m
Aperture Blades
11
Filter Size
77mm
Weight
~923g

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Wide T2.1 aperture enables shallow depth of field and strong low-light performance for cinematic footage
  • 270-degree focus throw provides smooth, precise manual focus pulls ideal for follow focus rigs
  • Compact and lightweight build at around 923g makes it practical for gimbal and handheld shooting
  • 11-blade aperture produces smooth, rounded bokeh in out-of-focus areas
  • Minimal focus breathing keeps the frame consistent during focus transitions

👎 Cons

  • Manual focus only with no autofocus capability, which may slow down run-and-gun shooting
  • EF mount version limits compatibility to Canon EF cameras or those with EF adapters
  • S35 sensor coverage means the lens will vignette on full-frame sensors
  • 16-bit build quality and markings may not match higher-end cinema lenses in durability and legibility

Frequently Asked Questions

This lens is designed to cover Super 35mm sized sensors. On S35 cameras, it provides a 53.2-degree horizontal angle of view, equivalent to roughly 40mm in full-frame terms.
The Meike 25mm T2.1 S35 weighs approximately 923g and accepts standard 77mm filters.
No, the Meike 25mm T2.1 S35 is engineered with very little focus breathing, which keeps your framing consistent as you pull focus during video shoots.
The lens offers a 270-degree focus rotation, giving you smooth, precise manual focus control that is well-suited for follow focus systems used in cinema production.
The Meike 25mm T2.1 S35 has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m, allowing you to get reasonably close to your subject for tighter compositions.