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Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) § 03 Head to head
Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) vs Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0
Meike 25mm f/0.95 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Mitakon 25mm f/1 is 65 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) is a 25mm f/0.95 prime, and the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 is a 25mm f/1 prime. On paper the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) better than the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/0.95 vs f/1)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 77 mm)
- $154 cheaper ($295 list price vs $449 launch price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2021)
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 better than the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C)?
- 65 g lighter (535 g vs 600 g)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) | Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 ◆ | f/1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 600 g | 535 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | — | 80 x 104 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m | 0.25 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Price | $295 list price ◆ | $449 launch price |
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0?
- The Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) opens to f/0.95, against f/1 on the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 weighs 535 g, 65 g less than the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) (600 g).
- Do the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) and the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 better for travel?
- For travel, the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 25 mm T1.0 has the edge: it is 65 g lighter to carry.
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