MEIKE has announced its new 18mm T2.1 S35 Cine Lens, which will start shipping at the end of this month.
This is the fifth lens to be released in MEIKE’s S35 Cine Lens series and it now joins the 25mm T2.1, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T2.1, and 75mm T2.1.
Eventually, the complete set will include:
Key features
- Focal Length: 18mm
- Format: S35
- Lens Construction: 15 elements in 10 groups (1 ASP)
- Aperture Range: T/2.1-T/22
- Diaphragm Blades: 10
- Minimum Focus Distance: 25cm
- Filter Size: ø77mm
- Outer Diameter:80mm
- Image Circle: 33.6mm
- Gear Mod: M0.8
- Focus Rotation: 270°
- Weight (Approx.): 927g / 2.04lb
- Dimensions (Ø x L): PL: φ85.5 ×96.5 mm / EF: φ85.5 × 104.5mm
The optical construction of the lens compromises 15 elements in 10 groups and it also has 10 aperture blades. The lens covers an image circle of 33.6mm and I found from testing previous focal lengths that the MEIKE S35 lenses will actually cover quite a few full-frame sensors when shooting 16:9 video.
The 18mm T2.1 has a close focus distance of 25cm / 9.94″ and a front filter diameter of 77mm. The focus rotation is 270° and it tips the scales at 927g / 2.04 lb (PL Mount).
The lens will be available in either PL or Canon EF mounts.
Price & Availability
The MEIKE 18mm T2.1 S35 Cine Lens is now available to pre-order for $699.99 USD. As I previously mentioned, it is expected to start shipping in late September.
