Meike 8mm T2.9 Wide-Angle Cine Lens
The Meike 8mm T2.9 is a 8mm f/2.9 lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Meike 8mm T2.9 Wide-Angle Cine Lens
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Lens Overview — Meike 8mm T2.9
Key Features — Meike 8mm T2.9
8mm Fixed Focal Length: Delivers an ultra-wide field of view well suited to expansive environments, interiors, and tight shooting spaces.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: Uses a calibrated transmission rating rather than a geometric f-stop, making it straightforward to match exposure when working alongside other cine lenses on a set.
Micro Four Thirds Mount: Designed specifically for MFT mirrorless systems, offering broad compatibility with bodies from Panasonic, Blackmagic, and OM System.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, dedicated focus ring supports precise, repeatable focus pulls typical of cine production workflows.
Cine-Style Housing: Features standard cinema lens mechanics including smooth de-clicked aperture and gear rings compatible with follow focus systems.
86mm Filter Thread: Large front thread accommodates full-size filters and integrates cleanly with matte box configurations common in video production.
Lens Specifications — Meike 8mm T2.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 8mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 86mm |
Description — Meike 8mm T2.9
The Meike 8mm T2.9 Wide-Angle Cine Lens is a manual-focus prime built specifically for the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless ecosystem. Rated at T2.9 — a transmission-based aperture measurement that reflects actual light passing through the optics — this lens is designed with video production workflows in mind, where consistent exposure values matter across a lens set. The 8mm focal length places it firmly in wide-angle territory, offering a broad perspective suited to environmental shots, confined spaces, or dramatic wide compositions.
Weighing in at 480g, it balances well on compact mirrorless rigs without overwhelming the camera body. The 86mm filter thread at the front of the lens supports standard cine filters and matte box configurations. With no autofocus and no image stabilization, this lens is purpose-built for shooters who prefer manual control over automated systems, relying on their camera body or external gear for any stabilization needs.
The Micro Four Thirds lens format ensures native mount compatibility within that mirrorless system.
Pros — Meike 8mm T2.9
- ✓T2.9 maximum aperture provides a calibrated light transmission rating useful for matching exposure across cine lens sets
- ✓Fixed 8mm focal length delivers a wide-angle perspective suited to expansive scenes and tight shooting environments
- ✓Micro Four Thirds mount offers broad compatibility across MFT mirrorless camera systems
Cons — Meike 8mm T2.9
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which may slow down run-and-gun or fast-paced shooting situations
- ✗No image stabilization built in, requiring reliance on in-body IS or external stabilization gear
- ✗Limited to Micro Four Thirds mount, with no stated compatibility with other mirrorless systems
Videos — Meike 8mm T2.9
Meike 8mm T2.9 MFT Cine Lens 4K 50p/60p Video Test (Tested on BMPCC4K) — DSI Pictures