Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 vs Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine
Zeiss 25mm f/2.4 has a longer reach. Meike 24mm f/2.1 is 0.4 stops brighter maximum aperture.
The Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 is a 25mm f/2.4 prime, and the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine is a 24mm f/2.1 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 5 advantages each.
Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 
Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine 01
Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 better than the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine?
- Longer reach (25mm vs 24mm)
- 792 g lighter (393 g vs 1185 g)
- 63 mm shorter (74.5 mm vs 137.9 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine better than the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4?
- 0.4 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.1 vs f/2.4)
- Wider field of view (24mm vs 25mm)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 10)
- $200 cheaper ($1,099 list price vs $1,299 launch price)
- Newer design (2021 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 has the edge: it is 792 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 has the edge: it is 792 g lighter to carry.
- landscape For landscape photography, the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 25mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 | Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.1 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 393 g (13.86 oz) ◆ | 1185 g (21.23 oz) |
| Dimensions | 62 x 74.5 mm | 89.6 x 137.9 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 11 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 14 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Price | $1,299 launch price | $1,099 list price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Meike
- 74.5 × 62 mm
- 137.9 × 89.6 mm
The Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine is 63 mm longer and 792 g heavier than the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4.
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Sample frames
Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 or the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine?
- The Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine opens to f/2.1, against f/2.4 on the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4, 0.4 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 or the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine?
- The Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 weighs 393 g, 792 g less than the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine (1185 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 or the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine?
- The Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine.
- Do the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 and the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 or the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 has the edge: it is 792 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 or the Meike 24 mm T2.1 Cine better for travel?
- For travel, the Carl Zeiss Loxia 25 mm f/2.4 has the edge: it is 792 g lighter to carry.