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Meike 50mm T2.1 Full-Frame Cinema Lens EF Mount

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Capture Stunning Cinematic Imagery with Precision OpticsThe Meike 50mm T2.1 Full-Frame Manual Focus Wide Angle Prime Cinema Lens is designed for professional filmmakers and videographers. Compatible with Canon EF mount cameras and Cine Camcorders, this lens delivers exceptional image quality and ...

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Overview

Capture Stunning Cinematic Imagery with Precision Optics

The Meike 50mm T2.1 Full-Frame Manual Focus Wide Angle Prime Cinema Lens is designed for professional filmmakers and videographers. Compatible with Canon EF mount cameras and Cine Camcorders, this lens delivers exceptional image quality and cinematic aesthetics. Its wide aperture, smooth focus, and industry-standard gears make it a versatile tool for any production.

  • Focal Length: 50mm
  • Mount: Canon EF Mount
  • Aperture: T2.1
  • Focus: Manual Focus
  • Angle of View: Diagonal 46.4°, Horizontal 39.1°, Vertical 26.5°
  • Lens Structure: 12 elements in 8 groups
  • Focus Rotation: 330°
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.6m
  • Filter Size: 82mm

Key Features

Meike 50mm T/2.1 prime cine lens for Canon EF-mount camera ande othe EOS C100 Mark II Canon C500 Mark II EOS C200 shooter.

With a wide aperture of T2.1, the lens allows you to create shallow depth of view videos

The 50mm cine lens has a wide view angle of 46.4 degrees, great for portrait or landscape

The Meike Mini Prime 50mm T2.1 is small and compact build, offers a focal length equivalent to 50mm with focal lengths that are ideal for video use

The lens structure is 8 groups 12 elements, makes the lens capable of producing sharp image and videos with low distortion

Specifications

Lens Type
Prime Cine Lens
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.1
Camera Mount Type
Canon EF-mount
Image Coverage
Full-Frame
View Angle
46.4 degrees
Lens Construction
8 groups 12 elements
Compatibility
Canon EF-mount cameras (e.g., EOS C100 Mark II, C500 Mark II, EOS C200)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a wide maximum aperture of T2.1, allowing for shallow depth of field videos and excellent low-light performance.
  • Designed as a full-frame cinema lens, ensuring broad compatibility with full-frame EF-mount cameras.
  • Offers a wide view angle of 46.4 degrees with its 50mm focal length, making it versatile for portraits or landscapes.
  • Constructed with 8 groups and 12 elements, contributing to sharp image and video quality with low distortion.
  • Compact build and ideal focal length for video use, making it practical for professional cinematography.

👎 Cons

  • As a prime lens, it has a fixed 50mm focal length, lacking the versatility of a zoom lens.
  • Specifically designed for Canon EF-mount, limiting its direct compatibility with other camera systems without adapters.
  • The manual focus design may require more skill and time to operate compared to autofocus lenses.
  • The "Mini Prime" designation implies a compact size, but specific dimensions and weight are not provided.
  • The T2.1 aperture is wide, but there are lenses with even wider apertures available for extreme low-light scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Meike 50mm T2.1 prime cine lens is designed for Canon EF-mount cameras, including models like the EOS C100 Mark II, Canon C500 Mark II, and EOS C200.
With a wide aperture of T2.1, the lens allows you to create videos with a shallow depth of field, which is ideal for isolating subjects and achieving a cinematic look.
The lens has a fixed focal length of 50mm and provides a wide view angle of 46.4 degrees, making it suitable for various shots, including portraits and landscapes.
Yes, the lens structure, consisting of 8 groups and 12 elements, is designed to produce sharp images and videos with low distortion.
Yes, it is explicitly stated as a Full-Frame Cinema Lens, ensuring it covers the sensor size of full-frame cameras.
While it can be used for both, it is primarily marketed as a "cine lens" and its features, such as the T-stop aperture and compact build, are ideal for video use.

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