Thank you for taking the time to compare the 2 lenses companies. The Meike's (what I went for) have been great for me. But for sure my shoots with a 1st AC, it always comes up as ... "where are the AC side markings?". We all like the image for the cost, but that is something we noticed. And then have to imped on the operator side to get their markings set. But overall, we did find the markings are pretty close to correct on my FX9 combo with the Meikes. Again, thank you for your wonderful tests and great videos.
@@haydenplath Hey there, yea the mount I got for my set is the PL mount. Since I figured down the road I wouldn't mind having budget lenses for the bigger cameras. Plus I find PL to also be a very universally adapted mount. On the markings, unfortunately no. They are only right side up on the operators side, and even on the PL, if you rotate the glass, it would do anything different to the orientation of the markings. Just moves around the main marker.
@@rayt_visual very late comment but that’s a fair point I hadn’t considered with mine! I have found though from using rental CP2s etc that markings on budget cine lenses tend to become miles out after some use anyway
Thank you man. I pulled the trigger on my Meike lenses after seeing this video... and I decided to go for the z cam f6 after seeing your arri amira comparison video. You've basically sculpted my rig at this point 😅. Let me know if you're ever in Oklahoma.
They look pretty good, but I can't stand green lens flares. I hope one day someone will make affordable cine lenses with warm flares...until then I'll keep enjoying my set of Leica R lenses. Great video Spenser!
@@sylvestrisstudios ah right. I'm deciding if I should buy these but hoping they are good long term, build quality wise. I'm 90% studio based so would be used most days
Let´s go Baby! Think there are more contrast on the Vespids as well, is that right? I never trust a lens that doesn´t flare... Great video, thanx Spencer!
Not a fan of the Meike flare at all, find it very distracting. Just my two cents. Otherwise, lens is nice. Love the dzo look personally. Breathing on the dzo seems more controlled but both handle very well in that department. Impressed by both their bokeh
Seing other videos on the meike ff I don't mind the flare, but with comparison I just realized that meikes are more sharp light bleed, dzo looks more controlled and soft on the edges of the phone when meike have a really hot spot in the light speration. And I don't think any filter could fix this. Mike is still a great value but seing this particularity might make me go back to dzo. I just wanna cry now as in only one month it took me to decide where I want to put my money, the dzo have all skyrocket of 300+€ (at least in every french shop)...
Thanks for the reviews Spenser, Its great to see some footage from the 24mm Meike. I've been wondering whether it might be possible to pair the Meike24 with the new DZO Catta Zooms and i think it should work judging from what im seeing here and the Catta tests ive shot so far. Why not buy the 25mm Vespid? Simple, DZO don't sell it in a mirrorless mount, where as I can buy any Meike in E or RF mount.
Other general thoughts, I'd definitely prefer the focus and iris scale on the operator side, id happily use any of these lenses on my own without an AC. DZO also seem to be doing a weird thing where they put Metric markings on the focus barrel on one side and Imperial markings on the other side.. This is almost more confusing IMO.
Hi Spenser, just a quick question on the Meike rf to ef adapter, I bought it and when I went to put it on my Komodo it was a crazy tight fit, so much so that I didn’t try to put it all the way on because I was worried I’d damage the rf mount on the camera. Did you notice this with your copy of the adapter? Thanks!
SLR micro prime are basically really good optical photo lenses in cinema bodies... They breath like hell so it depends if you think that buying a photo lens with no AF and same optical performance as your brand prime just to have the peace of mind of having a cine housing (ease of use and manipulation when swapping) is worth the trade
For me personally the biggest downside to the Meike lenses is that the focus markings are on the operators side. Surely that issue is solved by going with the PL mount option and positioning the markings facing up?
Did you have to use the adapter for the dzo? Im just wondering because I haven’t been able to find the rf mount only ef. So better question is will it just fit on the komodo straight out of box?
@@spensersakurai My wallet says otherwise. $2800 for 3 lenses from Meike vs $2000 for 4 for Cine DSX. Film Jams does some good demonstrations of them compared to Zeiss Super Speeds as well as Cooke S4, they are 90% there. They are a good value
@@pulsevisuel3161 I have the full set of Meike M43 Cine Lenses. They have CA wide open and it goes away at f/4 and the image is destroyed if light hits the lenses directly. I have DZOFILM Vespids but I just bought Meike FF to test in the next full days. I’ll give you my answer next week.
@@RamenKing2023 I already had the Meike 50mm FF. I bought the Meike and DZOFILM 35mm FF Lens. I like the DZOFILM 35mm way better. I returned the Meike 35mm and kept the DZOFILM. If you still want Meike, I’m selling my 50mm FF for half price. Lol
Thank you for taking the time to compare the 2 lenses companies. The Meike's (what I went for) have been great for me. But for sure my shoots with a 1st AC, it always comes up as ... "where are the AC side markings?". We all like the image for the cost, but that is something we noticed. And then have to imped on the operator side to get their markings set. But overall, we did find the markings are pretty close to correct on my FX9 combo with the Meikes. Again, thank you for your wonderful tests and great videos.
Which mount did you get? Can’t you place the markings facing up with the PL set?
@@haydenplath Hey there, yea the mount I got for my set is the PL mount. Since I figured down the road I wouldn't mind having budget lenses for the bigger cameras. Plus I find PL to also be a very universally adapted mount. On the markings, unfortunately no. They are only right side up on the operators side, and even on the PL, if you rotate the glass, it would do anything different to the orientation of the markings. Just moves around the main marker.
@@rayt_visual very late comment but that’s a fair point I hadn’t considered with mine! I have found though from using rental CP2s etc that markings on budget cine lenses tend to become miles out after some use anyway
Thank you man. I pulled the trigger on my Meike lenses after seeing this video... and I decided to go for the z cam f6 after seeing your arri amira comparison video. You've basically sculpted my rig at this point 😅. Let me know if you're ever in Oklahoma.
They look pretty good, but I can't stand green lens flares.
I hope one day someone will make affordable cine lenses with warm flares...until then I'll keep enjoying my set of Leica R lenses.
Great video Spenser!
funnily enough the meike m43 cines do have pretty, warm red-ish flares
Agreed! Green flares always look terrible to me. I can't afford Leica's, but at least my Contax Zeiss lenses flare a nice neutral white.
@@EmileModesitt I aslo have contax. :) In my opinion leica R > contax > Canon FD/Nikon AIS. Too bad Lecias cost a kidney and a half
I absolutely agree! The only thing i don't like about the Sony GM glass.
I think the green flares should be mostly due to the ND filter. I always get green flares with my Tiffen Variable-NDs
I've my heart set on the Meikes now.
Why Meike over DZO? I’m having a tough time deciding between the two...
holy cow, the Vespid completely 'pops' while the Meike looks flat.
The opposite to me
Awesome!, Spencer. that's what i'm looking for the comparisons of those two lenses.
I bought a set of Meike FF primes based on a few reviews including yours. Thanks for taking the time.
how you finding them?
@@sickhcivc barely used them tbh. Work has been very run and gun so they're just sat in the case.
@@sylvestrisstudios ah right. I'm deciding if I should buy these but hoping they are good long term, build quality wise. I'm 90% studio based so would be used most days
I was literally just looking for budget cine lenses such as the Meike. Thanks for the amazing video, Spenser!
I wish i could call the Meike "budget" haha.
Just got my first Meike s35 …. These things are worth way more than they cost . Build quality and those optics 😮 OMG
So with the s35 lenses.. Is it a "true" 50mm on an apsc sensor? or is a 50mm more like a 75mm?
@@samuelguce really can't say because I use it on a Komodo. Ive never used them on an APSC sensor but it seems like a true 50mm to me.
@@blackicestudios Isn't Komodo an APSC/Super 35 sensor?
@@samuelguce it is s35 yes but I do believe its a bit larger
How’s the color constancy on all lenses?
Highlights are better controlled on the DZO’s, less clippy.
Let´s go Baby!
Think there are more contrast on the Vespids as well, is that right?
I never trust a lens that doesn´t flare...
Great video, thanx Spencer!
Love to see your take on the other lenses on my shortlist: Irix Cine primes and the Dulens APO Mini Primes
Irix 150mm is a great macro lens
Spencer Sakurai hope all is well with you and your loved ones.
Was just wondering when and if you will review the Sony A74
Was hoping you’d make this video! 😀😀😀😀🙏🙏🙏
Thank you 🙏
Not a fan of the Meike flare at all, find it very distracting. Just my two cents. Otherwise, lens is nice. Love the dzo look personally. Breathing on the dzo seems more controlled but both handle very well in that department. Impressed by both their bokeh
If you watch Spensers Meike lens review shot on an fx3 there is no weird green blobs. I suspect they're coming from his ND filter.
Seing other videos on the meike ff I don't mind the flare, but with comparison I just realized that meikes are more sharp light bleed, dzo looks more controlled and soft on the edges of the phone when meike have a really hot spot in the light speration. And I don't think any filter could fix this. Mike is still a great value but seing this particularity might make me go back to dzo. I just wanna cry now as in only one month it took me to decide where I want to put my money, the dzo have all skyrocket of 300+€ (at least in every french shop)...
Thanks for the reviews Spenser, Its great to see some footage from the 24mm Meike. I've been wondering whether it might be possible to pair the Meike24 with the new DZO Catta Zooms and i think it should work judging from what im seeing here and the Catta tests ive shot so far. Why not buy the 25mm Vespid? Simple, DZO don't sell it in a mirrorless mount, where as I can buy any Meike in E or RF mount.
Other general thoughts, I'd definitely prefer the focus and iris scale on the operator side, id happily use any of these lenses on my own without an AC. DZO also seem to be doing a weird thing where they put Metric markings on the focus barrel on one side and Imperial markings on the other side.. This is almost more confusing IMO.
would love to see how they fare against the sigma FF primes
Hi Spenser, just a quick question on the Meike rf to ef adapter, I bought it and when I went to put it on my Komodo it was a crazy tight fit, so much so that I didn’t try to put it all the way on because I was worried I’d damage the rf mount on the camera. Did you notice this with your copy of the adapter? Thanks!
Yes mine is very tight as well. It also throws of the distance markings on lenses.
Solo operating with the RS3 Pro and LIDAR Range Finder provides great auto continuous focus.
With dzo vespid or vespid Cyber??
I wish you were to review the SLR Microprimes, maybe not as great but I I think good for the price
SLR micro prime are basically really good optical photo lenses in cinema bodies... They breath like hell so it depends if you think that buying a photo lens with no AF and same optical performance as your brand prime just to have the peace of mind of having a cine housing (ease of use and manipulation when swapping) is worth the trade
Which has the better image? Meike FF or DZO VESPID?
For me personally the biggest downside to the Meike lenses is that the focus markings are on the operators side. Surely that issue is solved by going with the PL mount option and positioning the markings facing up?
wait so the markings are on the opposite side to where they should be? weird!
If you do that, markings would be upside down, so what's the point?
Did you have to use the adapter for the dzo? Im just wondering because I haven’t been able to find the rf mount only ef. So better question is will it just fit on the komodo straight out of box?
all komodos are shipped with a rf-ef adapter
@@spensersakurai Thank you.
Focus seems more shallow on the MEIKE lens for some reason..
What camera is used on this test?
The dzo looks so much better to me
I did the same thing... I now own 3 of the 4 Meikes
I do think Meike 35 mm T2.1 is the best in 35mm then it's more DZO affair.
Its a shame that meikes 50 and 85 have different color renditions
That makes me lean more towards the dzo
@Thomas O'Loan he said it at the end of the video lol
SLR Magic APO Microprimes
Thanks man
Was that shot on your red komodo ?
Yes
DZO all the way!
what happened to starting videos with a beer
Dont want to get demonetized
@@spensersakurai Are we at this point as of late
Rokinon !!!
Gross
@@spensersakurai My wallet says otherwise. $2800 for 3 lenses from Meike vs $2000 for 4 for Cine DSX. Film Jams does some good demonstrations of them compared to Zeiss Super Speeds as well as Cooke S4, they are 90% there. They are a good value
@@spensersakurai LOL
@@divisionoflabor3070 The New DSX lenses are the exact same glass/optics as the older ones.
@@lime61 Different coating, so no
i like the way you talk
Meike win 🥇 so smoothly
Meike, very natural clean video. not the photo video.
DZOFILM wins!
What do you prefer ? :)
@@pulsevisuel3161 I have the full set of Meike M43 Cine Lenses. They have CA wide open and it goes away at f/4 and the image is destroyed if light hits the lenses directly. I have DZOFILM Vespids but I just bought Meike FF to test in the next full days. I’ll give you my answer next week.
@@iamkuntryboi Any update?
@@RamenKing2023 I already had the Meike 50mm FF. I bought the Meike and DZOFILM 35mm FF Lens. I like the DZOFILM 35mm way better. I returned the Meike 35mm and kept the DZOFILM. If you still want Meike, I’m selling my 50mm FF for half price. Lol
Im loved the Dzo Vespid , I wish that i can afford this lens someday. but in Malaysia it's way more expensive than the price showing in USD 🥲
Malaysia boleh