Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine § 03 Head to head
Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine vs Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5
Meike 135mm f/2.4 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Mitakon 135mm f/2.5 is 357 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine is a 135mm f/2.4 prime, and the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5 is a 135mm f/2.5 prime. On paper the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine 
Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine better than the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.4 vs f/2.5)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2021)
Why is the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5 better than the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine?
- 357 g lighter (845 g vs 1202 g)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 82 mm)
- $699 cheaper ($299 launch price vs $998 list price)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine has the edge: its f/2.4 aperture gathers more light than f/2.5.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine | Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.4 ◆ | f/2.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Cine lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1202 g | 845 g (29.8 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 135.9 x 89.6 mm | 137 x 79 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1 m | 1 m (3.28 feet) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 8 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Sony E, PL, Canon RF, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm G |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Price | $998 list price | $299 launch price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Mitakon
- 135.9 × 89.6 mm
- 137 × 79 mm
The Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5 is 1 mm longer and 357 g lighter than the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine.
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine or the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5?
- The Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine opens to f/2.4, against f/2.5 on the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine or the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5?
- The Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5 weighs 845 g, 357 g less than the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine (1202 g).
- Do the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine and the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine or the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.5 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine has the edge: its f/2.4 aperture gathers more light than f/2.5.
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