The amount of information and comprehensive testing in this video is amazing! The time it must have take to do all this and describe it the way you did Caleb AND condense it under 10 mins, wow!
@impatrickt
2 жыл бұрын
still waiting for Diety cinema lenses
@spensersakurai
2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this one. Nice affirmation for having the Mieke's in my kit. The inconsistent color is a bummer but hasn't annoyed me yet... I'll be testing their mini RF lenses next week. Also A+ video as always.
@graycolour
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy my mft set, the full frame set would be a no 🧠er.
@htoddgriffin4787
2 жыл бұрын
I've got to think that if the color shift between lenses was ever noticed, it would be because you were producing some very boring footage. I was really impressed with the Mieke's and would sleep better with an extra $15k in the bank.
@NoSuRReNDeR001
2 жыл бұрын
my copies dont have color issues... may be a copy variation I have all 5 Meikes
@NoSuRReNDeR001
2 жыл бұрын
also its ma kay --- not Mike - like you may have some kay.... may kay
@NoSuRReNDeR001
2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps Ill check that again tomorrow on my Gemini shoot at some charts... but I havent noticed it.
@antonin7985
2 жыл бұрын
I am very surprised by the last test of your video, that's a very huge point and a lot of times, it's missing in some tests. Here we can see how the shift between lens is quite huge, and ask to take some time in grading to adjust it. Not a red flag to me, but definitely an important point. Also, CNE lenses are somthing like 15 years older than Meike lens, maybe it's a important point too. Thanks for you work dude, cheers from Paris !
@dslrvideoshooter
2 жыл бұрын
All great points! I definitely glossed over/skipped some things.
@AnthonyHadleyJr
2 жыл бұрын
It’s been a long time I’ve been so shocked by a comparison review from a source that I really trusted! Knowing that the majority of the $4k difference per lens comes down to the coating and the slight color shift is huge!
@AnimeZone247
2 жыл бұрын
you know good damn and well that a lens coat is not gonna cost an extra $4K
@AnthonyHadleyJr
2 жыл бұрын
@@AnimeZone247 😂😂😂
@AndreeMarkefors
2 жыл бұрын
@@AnimeZone247 That's not how it works though.
@AnimeZone247
2 жыл бұрын
@@AndreeMarkefors that’s not how what works?
@peepo19
2 жыл бұрын
@@AnimeZone247 fine tuning takes a lot of engineering and time, attention to detail is pricey. And the price difference is accentuated by higher margins at the higher end. Why? Because people who have expenisve time can afford a very high priced lens. Branding is another factor.
@NatesFilmTutorials
2 жыл бұрын
The color consistency between each Canon lens is very impressive! 🔥
@maxwellcollinsdp
2 жыл бұрын
Compare the Meike and Sirui Jupiter lenses! That would be an interesting matchup and prove the low budget cinema lens king once and for all!
@tobiaseekart
2 жыл бұрын
About the distortion 4:33, i found it hilarious how you opened with ''Im not even going to show you the tests'' and soon after ended with ''Which was really interesting to see'' too bad we'll never get to see it, haha. Great comparisons though!
@zm174-c1s
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing comparison! Could you please do another comparison between the Meike and Dzofilm Vespid? They are pretty much of the same price!
@mattwolcott3266
2 жыл бұрын
Time for a shootout among Meike, DZO Vespids, and Irix!
@brnktv
2 жыл бұрын
Color shift is subtle, and an easy fix. Can't justify the price, especially knowing that Canon is the Apple of cameras. They're solid, but typically less featured packed for way more money.
@Trevellian
2 жыл бұрын
Would like similar comparisons with some of the more affordable cinema lenses, like those from SLRMagic and Rokinon.
@eliapavoni2275
2 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to test samyang/rokinon vdslrmk2 vs the meike ones, sinche they are both very cheap
@StringerBell
2 жыл бұрын
The most important part - the distortion. I understand that they are the same, but at least you could give us some info about how is the distortion. Being the same means nothing to me, because I have no idea what is the distortion of either of them.
@fatheadmediapro
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. The Meike set has been very appealing to me, so it was nice to see a good comparison. Still also looking into the sigma cine zooms but that would be almost 2x for the 18-35 and 50-100, but the color render would stay consistent throughout.
@efleschner
2 жыл бұрын
I think a great note for Canon shooters is that the Cine Primes also communicate focus to the camera. I shoot with a C200 and the manual focus guide does not work with my off brand cine lenses. When I use the Canon glass, I’m able to use the manual focus assist guide. That guide is genius. It has never been wrong for me. Shoot at 135mm manual at t2, while performing a dolly move, and pulling focus is much easier with the cine primes. I would not trust my skills the same without the focus assist guide.
@BerlsMcSquirrels
2 жыл бұрын
Caleb, I've noticed your lips look overly orange in the past few videos? I'm a user of your correction luts for A7Siii, and I know there is varying degrees of orange to a more red tint depending on what "skin" lut you use. Everything else in the shot looks good, so maybe your lips are just orange??? Like look at the Canon skintone/lips @8:23 vs. the main cam setup. Weird comment I know...just noticed and was wondering what was up?
@dslrvideoshooter
2 жыл бұрын
I think I accidentally used the wrong "skin" LUT ha! The higher the skin number, the more red leans toward orange.
@frankenstein2735
11 күн бұрын
he makes "reviews" of gear he cant use. guy couldnt make a shortfilm if the life of his whole family was depending on it, yet he wants to tell people what gear is usable. lolwhat a joke 🤦😂
@papajoe7
2 жыл бұрын
So I got a text from you I think it is that you say I am a contestant winner and I want to fight okay great what did I win and how do I telegram you?
@wannabef
2 жыл бұрын
I've used the CN-E lenses on a number of commercial shoots. That color consistency is absolutely true. They have a very neutral look, though. So if you're looking for something with character, they are not the way to go. I tend to bounce between those, Cooke Mini S4s, and Zeiss Ultra Primes on rental gigs. I've been intrigued with the Meikes for a while and could see getting those as my owned set.
@rodrigo8269
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Whats the main difference you see between the Canon e Zeiss lenses? Since both have a more clean look
@cloud84strife
Жыл бұрын
The difference is clearly.. especially in the colors
@vaidehiarts
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Would love to see a comparison with some of the other new players in the budget cine space, such as Sirui, DZOFilm, Samyang/Rokinon and Tokina. For that matter, if you could, a comparison series with the new anamorphic options would also be amazing. We now have Sirui, Great Joy, Laowa, Vazen and SLR Magic (I think) all with options in MFT, Super 35 and FF flavours :)
@dslrvideoshooter
2 жыл бұрын
If I have the time and lenses, I would love to do a MEGA cine lens showdown. All the lenses. All the tests and get some more creative comparisons in there.
@HYTTFilms
Жыл бұрын
DZOs are a tad softer and worse build quality.
@emsvisuals5580
2 жыл бұрын
Why is no one is talking about how the canon’s are faster lens which explains why they are bigger since you need more light for a lower aperture
@TheMessenger212
2 жыл бұрын
YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY DO MORE LENSE VERSUS SETS WITH BUDGET VS EXPENSIVE 👍🏾
@IndieFilmArmy
2 жыл бұрын
What an incredibly useful video brother! Thank you. Will certainly utilize these for my next film as opposed to the canon's which I was strongly considering!
@tobeabetterself8314
2 жыл бұрын
In terms of CA and sharpness, I think Meike FF prime outperform Vespid.
@RobertMTeegarden
2 жыл бұрын
Well done, dude. Mieke’s sold out everywhere now hahaha
@taufiknobo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the test, can not unsee the R5C and looking forward for your video about the camera
@FrankNazario
2 жыл бұрын
15k difference in price.... for just a little more work in the post-editing side of the project??!! ... Yean, Meike rules dude... definitively... THANK YOU SO MUCH for saving us $$$ with these reviews.
@FabledFew
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Caleb! Thanks for the effort. I would really appreciate it if you looked into the IRIX cine lenses. There aren’t a ton of videos about them on YT.
@HYTTFilms
Жыл бұрын
I own this entire full frame set and they are the best cine lenses I’ve ever used for the price. Great review!
@malz
2 жыл бұрын
It's a pity that you didn't put your hands on the Canon CN-E 20mm T1.5. Last week I made a music video using mostly the 20 mm from Canon and I reallllly liked it!
@DynamicPhil84
2 жыл бұрын
Great test, I'm definitely interested in these lenses! Would love to see some creative footage, as well as a budget cine lens shootout between Meike, Sirui, and Rokinon's Xeen lenses. From what I've seen so far, Sirui's have the price and macro advantage, but seem the softest with a kind of vintage pro-mist look (based on your previous video); the Xeen's are the sharpest and cleanest but also the most expensive; and the Meike's are kind of in the middle. I was looking at their specs and I am not too jazzed about their insanely long focus pull distance. 330 degrees would be pretty damn hard to pull by hand, right?
@dslrvideoshooter
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I didn't get to creative footage this time around due to many things. Hoping to do so at some point!
@DynamicPhil84
2 жыл бұрын
@@dslrvideoshooter No problem! Also forgot to add the DZOFilm Vespid lenses to that budget cine lens shootout request :)
@OlegUstimenko
2 жыл бұрын
xeens are in no way the sharpest nor the cleanest im sorry
@OrigEntertainmentOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
Adding my vote to this test. Plus if you can get your hands on the Zeiss compact primes, I would love to see that added to the comparison. Great video as usual!
@videoben1363
2 жыл бұрын
@@OlegUstimenko I mean, we just want the tests for the Xeens to see. I'd also like to see the DSX. Please don't poo-poo Rokinon bc it's fashionable to do.
@thomaslarmit6434
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty good! I loved the comparison and it really shows how important lenses actually can be to achieve a certain look you want. it's definitely not always in the camera body itself where it shines. One thing i'd love to see is the Meike lenses vs Sigma art lenses, for example the 35mm. I'm curious in buying one and they both are around the same pricetag. But why should I choose one over the other? I want to know!
@jkhollywood
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, mechanical considerations also should be compared. From my experience with cheaper lenses, the tension and smoothness of focus are all over the place from lens to lens
@SD-ft6gs
Жыл бұрын
He specifically mentions that they are the same in terms of smoothness and weighted feel of the rings?
@jkhollywood
Жыл бұрын
@@SD-ft6gs I know the lenses, I have tested both of them. there is a reason people pay thousands of dollars more for lenses.
@ozcinemarob
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent comprehesive comparison. You've justified my recent purchase of the Meike set over going into debt to buy the canon set. I believe there's a simple solution to the color variation on the Meikes - create a preset grade by lens size and just apply that in post depending on which lens was used for that particular scene. Thanks again, great video
@zinosfilm2272
2 жыл бұрын
Pls i need help in finding the meike site
@Notfinalcut
Жыл бұрын
@@zinosfilm2272 meikeglobal
@patriotbarrow
2 жыл бұрын
Another difference in the way they handle is the Meikes have a longer throw on the aperture ring, which makes fine adjustments a lot easier.
@cinelensgeeky3648
2 жыл бұрын
Great footage as usual, I love the FF prime so much, they serve my job well!
@alexwr
2 жыл бұрын
That slight colour difference is definitely not worth the cost if you know how to compensate. I understand if you're working as part of a huge team the colour consistency of the Canons might be worth it, but for the majority, the Meike lenses provide far more value for money.
@aLgProduction
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this information, especially since I already have Meike (pronounced May - ke) 35mm, 50mm & 85mm lens. So now I feel comfortable getting the 24mm. Thanks for sharing your review.
@JonathanSeni
2 жыл бұрын
Okay, I never expected this one. I think I'm just have to pull the trigger on Meike or the likes.
@MLee-vcrr
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent test man! So glad you did this quality comparison. I already have 3 of the Meike FF cine lenses. I've always wondered how they would stack up against something like the Canon. Keep up the great work.
@SamHolland
2 жыл бұрын
This was awesome!! :D ... as always.
@dslrvideoshooter
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam!
@H2o3G2a
2 жыл бұрын
I don't even care for either, I shoot analog mainly but god damn if I wasn't impressed by the quality of all your videos. I would really love to see more videos similar to your VHS one, things that a lot of people may have never thought about. Also, big respect to Meike, I would support a company like them, there is pride in their lenses.
@seannot-telling9806
Жыл бұрын
I want to say Thank You for the info. Now I just need to get some lenses to feed my Sony PXW-FS7M2. It came with a Fujinon MK50-135 mm Cine Lens. What would you recommend for general indoor shooting. They what for outdoor landscape and animals. Once again Thank You.
@corneliusdobeneck4081
9 ай бұрын
It's a pity the coating of the Meike is no good because you overlooked an EXTREMELY important aspect of the lens characters. It most brutally shows in the 85mm comparrison (minute 7.48): Look at the picture, not the color, and you'll notice that the Meike has a way better depth then the Canon which flattens the focal planes aka squezzes the shot while the Meike creates a nice depth to the room -> objects in the back look further away with the Meike while the Canon places everything "on your back". Or in other words the Meike creates more distance between objects. However, the flatter image of the Canon can of course also be used for artistic reasons to create a more claustrophobic atmosphere with "walls moving in on you". ;) Great video! Salute.
@fabioerdos
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! I would love to see your review, or comparison, on the IRIX Cine lenses! Thanks again for the amazing content!
@Mike0193Azul
2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful tests and comparisons as always! Thank you 💚
@tilke6278
21 күн бұрын
Did you has had an issue with the focus ring? On my 25mm (s35) lens, it keeps losing traction.
@whyjaywonders
5 ай бұрын
Canon is f/1.4 and Meike is f/2.5 In Cine lenses, the T stop is really makes up the cost difference and when we shoot early mornings and late evenings brings out the worth of the extra cost. Canon Cine-E primes have in built lens corrections when used with canon cameras like R5C etc.
@Whaever_1981
2 жыл бұрын
Would be interesting to compare these from a microcontrast and 3d pop perspective. Shane Hurlburt used to do such tests between various cine lenses. That reveals a lot about character!
@galacticboy2009
2 жыл бұрын
If you got to keep the lenses after, then it is a paid promotion. They gave you the product. That is payment.
@Huskie
Жыл бұрын
Meike is from Hong Kong. unsure if they also manufacture there too.
@TheScrappyCreative
Жыл бұрын
Don’t order from Meike… they scammed me out of $1000 dollars for the 24mm ff lens that never was delivered… I’m leaving this on a lot of their videos so people know.
@oliverlison
2 жыл бұрын
To be frank, I hate Chinese lenses. Why? Then look the Leica knock-offs o Meike's friends at 7 artisan etc.... That's is why I cannot support any Chinese lenses.
@unclejezza
2 жыл бұрын
Meike is pronounce 'My-kuh'. How can a review channel consistently fail to learn the correct pronunciations of the products it is reviewing? The laziness is astonishing.
@VulcanworxSG
2 жыл бұрын
Great test and so much effort in there. Quite surprised in the bokeh test! Loving our Meike FF primes
@aginelo
9 ай бұрын
Hello I want to shoot a film with Sony fx 3 I can only buy 1 lens for for now which one would you suggest? Awesome video btw!
@MannyFernandezMF
Жыл бұрын
What lens adapter would you recommend if I wanted to use the canon cine lens on my a7siii?
@Herkulez1981
5 ай бұрын
This was very cool to see even Tought i just shoot film . Got the chance to try some old cooke lenses., i Tought my Canon L lenses where well built but it was nothing agaisnt Those gems . So cool to just play with the focus that was so perfectly smooth
@RandyRuizvideomedia
2 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews!!! What about the irix cine lenses?
@peguzi1
Жыл бұрын
what's the gear you're using man? Out of all other video related youtube channels, yours just looks so much nicer in every category
@B-Moye
2 жыл бұрын
Extremely impressed by the Meike's performance. Those are pretty solid lenses!
@gerasol85
5 ай бұрын
Nice audio. What mic did you use for the video? What postprocessing?
@omnymisa
Жыл бұрын
One day we need to go figure out if Meike, 7Artisans and a few others in that range do really invest in research or just make use of someone else intelectual property just because is fair to know.
@askomiko
Жыл бұрын
Is their hard focus stop precisely in infinity or infinity plus lots of blur?
@Dewgs.
2 жыл бұрын
Not a spec of dirt or fingerprint in sight. holy moly. I am not worthy.
@jor_pat
2 жыл бұрын
Would you consider the Meike a logical upgrade from Rokinon CIne kit?
@dslrvideoshooter
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@TRACINGTHOUGHT
Жыл бұрын
Really awesome video. Thank you!
@MU-we8hz
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Meike Battery Grip for my Sony. Meike is awesome for the price!
@optini1422
Жыл бұрын
How do they compare against the Meike s35 lens set? Are they just for different sensors or are they also built differently? Does anyone know?
@thomaspawlowski531
Жыл бұрын
Pretty much the same just smaller image circle
@Jorge_Ambruster
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't count sharpness as a win or lose situation when many people are going for vintage lenses to get away of really sharp glass. The same goes to breathing. People consider it one of those things that give character to a lens
@aLgProduction
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, because I didn't want a very sharp lens.
@JonPais
2 жыл бұрын
Not everyone prefers breathing. I prefer shots with little to no breathing. Breathing is jarring and the most disturbing defect of my own lenses.
@DineshSingh-zm4bz
2 жыл бұрын
Why does cinematography feel like such a lonely hobby.
@Leo-rn7lq
2 жыл бұрын
Try the Irix, I have a 35mm Meike that I like but is very heavy, I also have three Irix and I tend to like them better, maybe worth to do a comparison !
@FabledFew
2 жыл бұрын
Can I bother you and ask why you like the IRIX more? I’ve been looking up and down searching for comparisons on the web but I haven’t come across any.
@Leo-rn7lq
2 жыл бұрын
@@FabledFew Hello, I like Irix better for several reasons, I see the optics produce a brighter more open "feeling" and the near far perspectives more defined in realation to mid plane, I prefer to focus a bit ahead of the hyperfocal ans so I look for this effect a lot and the colors are very consistent amongst the lenses . I am sorry my view is based on purelly personal preference and I cannot put a value to a variable.
@FabledFew
2 жыл бұрын
@@Leo-rn7lq That helps, thanks a lot!
@1MVEntGlobal
2 жыл бұрын
Love every bit of this video. Very extensive breakdown.
@mikefermin2530
Жыл бұрын
Can you do a review on the Xeen cine lenses by rokinon! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@nigelmolines7342
2 жыл бұрын
Camera guide for Fuji Xt4/XS10? 🤔
@ScruffMcDuff45
2 жыл бұрын
loved this video, very concise and straight to the point. It also really illustrates well, what different qualities one can look for in lenses.
@yotambouni1853
Жыл бұрын
You should do a comparison between the meike and dzo vespid primes
@amirulrasyidyussof
2 жыл бұрын
Dude your thumbnail backdrop is sick!!! Is that really physical backdrop?
@optini1422
Жыл бұрын
How do they compare against the s35 lens set? Are they just for different sensors or are they also built differently? Does anyone know?
2 жыл бұрын
Could You review Sigma 18-35 mod lenses by cinematics? Wich is the classic 18-35 but rehoused in cine body
@0311uli
Жыл бұрын
Hope ur able to check out and review the 7artisans cine lenses.
@LunaScopeJustin
2 жыл бұрын
Can u test the Meike against Rokinon?
@filmyardart
2 жыл бұрын
Thx Great work like always would luv u to have a look at the NITECORE Superior Prime
@KrunoomSoodlor
Жыл бұрын
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@oman4229
Жыл бұрын
How do you request to review the mieke lenses? & do you have to return them?
@OrigEntertainmentOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
I'm curious what you do with all the gear sent to you. Do you ever post it on Share Grid for rental?
@threethroneproductions5498
2 жыл бұрын
with 15k in price difference, I will go for the Meike because the major difference can be corrected on set and in post. Thank you for the video.
@kenjiyamamoto3884
Жыл бұрын
i tought both lense are manual focused???
@PRHeli
Жыл бұрын
What an amazing review! Very detailed, yet compact. Superlike!
@rngmstrs
2 жыл бұрын
Caleb, I am quite sure Meike isn't Japanese.
@TheClearSight
2 жыл бұрын
the coloring differences are just a no go. if you have a line up and call it cinema lenses from the same series, they HAVE to be the same coloring in the image! there is no use if you have to match it everytime in post, just to "save" money in the buying of the set.
@wither8
Жыл бұрын
Your tests were pretty objective and straight to the point, no bs and no punches pulled (some reviewers go easy on their 'samples' so more free stuff gets sent in-- you clearly did not). And you *really* underplayed the whole Canon's t-stop range being like double what those Chinese lenses have. One thing is, if you're *getting* a cine lens set, that's what you need--you need that consistency. Youre paying out the wazoo for labor with at least one assistant focus pulling or whatever, you're paying for usually at least 2 rigs, paying for talent. Back in the day, when buying condenser mics, you'd have to pay Neumann or whatever an extra 200$ for "matched sets". Basically the same thing - you pay more but you know you're getting 100% on-the-mark audio spectrum simiilaries between the two. (Germans and Japanese...and I guess, some small shops here in the US if you know where to look..make the best stuff) If you're just looking for a one-off hobby lens that can shoot, and *don't* need that sort of cine consistency then there are plenty of really nice cameras out there that shoot video really well. Like, I can't do it but I know some people who have about 5k worth of gear and can shoot shorts with at the quality level of "There will be blood". I never *ever* thought I'd say this, but auto-focus on some cameras are approaching the level of "well, I guess I don't need an AC anymore". Not quite there yet but like the Fuji X-H2S has so much computational power that it can do whatever it magically needs to do to object-select and.. man its crazy.
@DamianBrown
2 жыл бұрын
Efficient and comprehensive!
@kaminobatto
2 жыл бұрын
Thank youfor this video. I'm not a video shooter but I always wanted a cine lens because of the long focus throw which helps with precision when you're manually focusing. The only hold back for me is the darker T-stop of the Meike. I require no more than T1.5 for the lens to justify its place in my collection. Hopefully, Meike will consider designing something brighter than T2.1.
@benpossehl
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve used the CN-E primes in the past and have found them to be pretty good. Please test the Tokina Vista Primes if you get a chance!
@adoor3712
Жыл бұрын
Canon has become too big for their own well, yes they’ll perform better in some tests here and there, but a 20k price tag is simply a markup based off the Canon name.
@krane15
Жыл бұрын
To be fair, is there a company that doesn't charge you more for its name/reputation? Not that I don't agree with you.
@mvvagner
2 жыл бұрын
Still though, $5000? Is there a $50 cinema lens kit you could take a look at? I could probably swing that. $50-150 tops
@andreasthegreat8509
2 жыл бұрын
I’m starting KZitem for fun but I needed light so I ordered a Godox P260C and a superclamp. Already got a reflector, a mini LED, tripod and one clamp. I’m thinking of clamping some of it on chairs and putting my tripod pole on the side with a blanket over it as sound dampening. Also ordered a cheap feelworld screen. Wonder if this will end well.
@Swanderphotography
2 жыл бұрын
I kinda throw up in my mouth when I hear the price of cinema lenses bought all at once in a set even though I've bought several of them.
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