Meike 35 mm f/0.95 § 03 Head to head
Meike 35 mm f/0.95 vs Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35
Meike 35mm f/0.95 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Mitakon 35mm f/1 focuses 3 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 is a 35mm f/0.95 prime, and the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 is a 35mm f/1 prime. On paper the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 35 mm f/0.95 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 better than the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/0.95 vs f/1)
- 260 g lighter (380 g vs 640 g)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 77 mm)
- $241 cheaper ($208 list price vs $449 launch price)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2021)
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 better than the Meike 35 mm f/0.95?
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.36 m vs 0.39 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 260 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 260 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 35 mm f/0.95 | Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 ◆ | f/1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C / Super 35 |
| Weight | 380 g ◆ | 640 g (22.58 oz) |
| Dimensions | — | 93 x 88 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.39 m | 0.36 m (14.17 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 7 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Price | $208 list price ◆ | $449 launch price |
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35?
- The Meike 35 mm f/0.95 opens to f/0.95, against f/1 on the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35?
- The Meike 35 mm f/0.95 weighs 380 g, 260 g less than the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 (640 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 focuses down to 0.36 m, against 0.39 m for the Meike 35 mm f/0.95.
- Do the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 and the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 260 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 35 mm T1.0 S35 better for travel?
- For travel, the Meike 35 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 260 g lighter to carry.
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