Meike 16mm T2.5 Cine
The Meike 16mm T2.5 is a 16mm f/2.5 lens designed for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds, L Mount Alliance mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Meike 16mm T2.5 Cine
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Lens Overview — Meike 16mm T2.5
Key Features — Meike 16mm T2.5
16mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed 16mm focal length delivers a genuine wide-angle field of view on APS-C sensor cameras, useful for environmental storytelling, interiors, and documentary work.
T2.5 Maximum Aperture: T-stop rated aperture provides consistent, calibrated light transmission values essential for exposure matching across a multi-lens cine kit.
Cine-Optimized Manual Focus: Smooth, dampened focus ring is designed for repeatable, precise focus pulls in video and film production workflows.
De-Clicked Aperture Ring: Stepless aperture control allows smooth, silent exposure adjustments during a take without the clicks found on stills lenses.
Five-Mount Compatibility: Available in Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds, and L-Mount, covering a broad range of mirrorless camera systems.
86mm Filter Thread: Large front filter thread accommodates screw-in ND and polarizing filters as well as standard matte box clamp adapters common in video rigs.
Lens Specifications — Meike 16mm T2.5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | APS-C |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 16mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.5 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds, L Mount Alliance |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 86mm |
Description — Meike 16mm T2.5
The Meike 16mm T2.5 Cine is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens designed for APS-C format mirrorless cameras in the cine category. With a maximum aperture of T2.5, it is well suited to video and film production scenarios where consistent, calibrated exposure values are important. The lens is available across five mirrorless mount standards — Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds, and L-Mount — giving it broad compatibility with today's most widely used mirrorless systems.
Its 86mm filter thread makes it straightforward to attach screw-in ND filters, polarizers, or step-up rings for matte box use. At 1,200g, this is a solid, weighty lens that feels at home on a rigged cinema camera setup. There is no image stabilization, so operators working handheld should plan accordingly.
The 16mm focal length on an APS-C sensor positions this lens firmly in wide-angle territory, appropriate for interiors, landscapes, documentary coverage, and cinematic environmental shots.
Pros — Meike 16mm T2.5
- ✓T2.5 maximum aperture provides strong light gathering for a cine wide-angle prime
- ✓Available in five mirrorless mounts: Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds, and L-Mount
- ✓86mm filter thread supports standard cine and photography filtration accessories
Cons — Meike 16mm T2.5
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, which may limit use in fast-paced stills applications
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld use
- ✗APS-C format coverage limits compatibility to crop-sensor bodies in each mount system
Videos — Meike 16mm T2.5
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