Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine § 03 Head to head
Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine vs Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2
Meike 135mm f/2.4 is 12 mm shorter. Samyang 135mm f/2.2 is 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture.
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 Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 is a 135mm f/2.2 prime. On paper the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine 
Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine better than the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2?
- 12 mm shorter (135.9 mm vs 148.1 mm long)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2021)
Why is the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 better than the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine?
- 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.2 vs f/2.4)
- 284 g lighter (918.2 g vs 1202 g)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.8 m vs 1 m)
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 82 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 has the edge: its f/2.2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.4.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine | Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Cine lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1202 g | 918.2 g (32.40 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 135.9 x 89.6 mm | 84 x 148.1 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1 m | 0.8 m (31.50 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 8 groups | 11 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 77 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Sony E, PL, Canon RF, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Price | $998 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Samyang
- 135.9 × 89.6 mm
- 148.1 × 84 mm
The Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 is 12 mm longer and 284 g lighter than the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine.
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Sample frames
Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine or the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2?
- The Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 opens to f/2.2, against f/2.4 on the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine, 0.3 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine or the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2?
- The Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 weighs 918.2 g, 284 g less than the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine (1202 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine or the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2?
- The Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 focuses down to 0.8 m, against 1 m for the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine.
- Do the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine and the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 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 Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang 135 mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 has the edge: its f/2.2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.4.
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