Meike Cinema Full Frame Cinema Prime 135mm T2.4 Lens (EF Mount)

Meike Cinema Full Frame 135mm T2.4 EF Prime Lens – Full-Frame Coverage, Precision Manual Focus, Cine Gearing

The moment you frame a shot, everything changes. The Meike Cinema Full Frame Cinema Prime 135mm T2.4 Lens (EF Mount) is a purpose-built, professional cinema lens designed for filmmakers who want uncompromising image quality, cinematic compression, and total manual control at a price point that makes building a full cine kit realistic, not aspirational. Built to cover full-frame and VistaVision sensors with a generous 45mm image circle, this 135mm cinema prime delivers beautifully isolated subjects, creamy background separation, and a refined cinematic look that instantly elevates interviews, portraits, narrative scenes, commercials, and high-end video productions.

The fast and consistent T2.4 aperture provides excellent low-light performance while maintaining precise light transmission, allowing you to shoot confidently in controlled studio environments or natural light scenarios without sacrificing exposure accuracy. Its advanced optical design 12 elements in 8 groups is engineered to produce sharp, high-contrast imagery with minimal distortion and well-controlled aberrations, while the 17-blade iris creates smooth, rounded bokeh that adds depth and emotional impact to every frame. Designed from the ground up for cinema workflows, this lens features a long ~330° focus throw for ultra-precise focus pulls, paired with industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears on both the focus and aperture rings, ensuring seamless compatibility with follow focus systems, lens motors, and professional rigs.

The fully manual design eliminates electronic inconsistencies, giving cinematographers consistent, repeatable results shot after shot, while dual feet and meter focus markings support international crews and professional set standards. Physically, the lens is optimized for production efficiency with an 82mm filter thread, a cinema-friendly ~85mm front diameter for matte boxes, and a robust all-metal housing that stands up to the demands of real-world shooting. With a minimum focus distance of 1.0m, this 135mm prime allows for tight, dramatic compositions without compromising sharpness, and its Canon EF mount ensures broad compatibility with cinema cameras, DSLRs, and mirrorless systems via adapters. Unlike still-photo lenses that rely on focus-by-wire or variable apertures, the Meike 135mm T2.4 delivers true cinema mechanics, consistent color matching across Meike’s FF prime lineup, and a tactile, confidence-inspiring shooting experience that professionals demand.

If you’re looking to buy a full-frame cinema telephoto lens that delivers cinematic character, professional handling, and exceptional value without the premium-brand price tag, the Meike Cinema 135mm T2.4 is a smart, production-ready investment that pays for itself on set. Buy now and upgrade your cinematic storytelling with a lens built for filmmakers, not compromises.

Product Benefits:

• Create true cinematic separation – The 135mm focal length and T2.4 aperture deliver dramatic compression and creamy background blur that instantly elevates shots.
• Control every focus pull with confidence – The long ~330° focus throw gives you precise, repeatable manual focus for professional-grade storytelling.
• Shoot full frame without compromise – A 45mm image circle ensures clean coverage on full-frame and VistaVision sensors with no vignetting.
• Achieve consistent exposure on set – The calibrated T-stop aperture provides accurate light transmission shot after shot, ideal for multi-camera productions.
• Deliver polished, high-end visuals – A 17-blade iris produces smooth, rounded bokeh that adds depth and emotional impact to every frame.
• Work faster on professional rigs – Industry-standard 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears integrate seamlessly with follow focus systems and cine motors.
• Maintain visual consistency across projects – Designed to match Meike’s FF cine primes for uniform color, contrast, and handling.
• Build a serious cine kit without overspending – Cinema-grade mechanics and optics at a price that maximizes ROI for working filmmakers.
• Trust a lens built for real productions – Durable all-metal construction stands up to demanding shoots, rentals, and long production days.
• Frame tight, emotional moments easily – A 1.0m minimum focus distance allows close, impactful compositions without sacrificing sharpness.

Features:

Full-Frame & VistaVision Coverage with a 45mm Image Circle

The Meike Cinema Full Frame 135mm T2.4 is engineered to fully cover full-frame and VistaVision sensors thanks to its large 45mm image circle, ensuring zero vignetting and edge-to-edge image integrity. This makes it a future-proof investment for modern cinema cameras while remaining perfectly usable on Super 35 and APS-C bodies in crop mode. Whether shooting high-resolution cinema, interviews, or commercial content, you get maximum sensor utilization with consistent image quality across formats.

True Cinema T-Stop Aperture for Accurate Light Transmission

Unlike photography lenses that rely on f-stops, this lens uses a true T2.4 aperture, meaning the light transmission is accurately measured and consistent. This is critical for professional productions where exposure continuity across multiple lenses and camera setups matters. It allows cinematographers to confidently match shots without unexpected brightness shifts, saving time in post and maintaining visual continuity on set.

135mm Telephoto Compression for Cinematic Subject Isolation

The 135mm focal length delivers powerful telephoto compression that enhances depth perception and isolates subjects beautifully from the background. This makes it ideal for portraits, interviews, emotional close-ups, and narrative storytelling where visual separation and subject emphasis are critical. Faces appear natural and flattering, while backgrounds fall away smoothly for a high-end cinematic look.

Precision Manual Focus with ~330° Long Focus Throw

Designed exclusively for cinema workflows, the lens features an extended ~330° focus rotation, giving operators extremely fine control over focus transitions. This long throw allows for precise, repeatable focus pulls, even at shallow depths of field. It’s especially valuable for dramatic scenes, controlled rack focuses, and professional follow-focus operation where accuracy matters more than speed.

Industry-Standard 0.8 MOD Gearing for Professional Rigs

Both the focus ring and aperture ring are equipped with 0.8 MOD cinema gears, ensuring seamless compatibility with follow focus systems, wireless motors, and professional lens control units. This allows the lens to integrate effortlessly into studio rigs, gimbals, shoulder setups, and production cages without adapters or compromises.

17-Blade Iris for Smooth, Natural Bokeh

The lens incorporates a 17-blade aperture, producing round, smooth bokeh that remains pleasing even when stopped down. This results in softer background highlights, organic depth rendering, and a more emotional visual character—especially noticeable in portrait and narrative shots where background texture plays a role in storytelling.

Optimized Optical Design for High Contrast and Sharpness

Built with 12 optical elements in 8 groups, the lens is designed to deliver sharp, high-contrast imagery while controlling distortion and aberrations. This optical formula ensures clean details, well-defined edges, and a balanced cinematic rendering that holds up in both high-resolution capture and color-graded workflows.

Consistent Mechanical Design for Multi-Lens Sets

The Meike 135mm T2.4 is part of Meike’s Full Frame Cinema Prime lineup, designed with consistent gear placement, handling, and color characteristics. This allows filmmakers to switch lenses quickly without rebalancing rigs or recalibrating focus systems—an essential advantage for fast-moving productions and multi-camera shoots.

Cinema-Friendly Front Diameter and Filter Thread

With an 82mm filter thread and a ~85mm front diameter, the lens works seamlessly with standard matte boxes, clamp-on accessories, and ND filters. This minimizes downtime on set and reduces the need for step-up rings or custom mounting solutions, keeping workflows efficient and professional.

Durable All-Metal Construction for Production Use

The lens features a solid all-metal housing built to withstand the demands of real production environments. It’s designed for repeated rigging, transport, rental use, and long shooting days, making it a dependable tool for professionals who need gear they can trust under pressure.

Manual-Only Design for Absolute Creative Control

With no electronic contacts and no autofocus, the lens delivers a fully mechanical shooting experience. This eliminates focus-by-wire inconsistencies and electronic failures, giving cinematographers direct, tactile control over focus and exposure—exactly how cinema lenses are meant to operate.

Close Focusing for Tight, Emotional Compositions

A minimum focus distance of 1.0m (39.3 inches) allows the lens to capture tight close-ups without sacrificing sharpness. This enables intimate framing, emotional storytelling, and controlled compositions that enhance narrative impact, even with a longer telephoto focal length.

Exceptional Value for Professional Filmmakers

The Meike Cinema Full Frame 135mm T2.4 delivers true cinema mechanics, full-frame coverage, and professional optical performance at a price point far below traditional high-end cinema brands. This makes it an ideal choice for owner-operators, production houses, and filmmakers looking to build or expand a serious cine lens kit without overextending budgets.

• Narrative filmmaking – Ideal for capturing emotional close-ups, dramatic compression, and controlled depth of field in short films, features, and scripted productions.
• Commercial and branded video – Perfect for high-end product shots, lifestyle visuals, and cinematic advertising where subject isolation and image polish matter.
• Interview and documentary work – The 135mm focal length allows comfortable subject distance while producing flattering perspective and professional background separation.
• Portrait and character-driven scenes – Excellent for isolating faces, expressions, and details with natural compression and smooth bokeh.
• Music videos – Adds cinematic depth, visual impact, and artistic separation for performance shots and stylized sequences.
• Corporate and executive video – Creates a premium, high-production-value look for interviews, testimonials, and internal communications.
• Multi-camera productions – Works seamlessly alongside other Meike FF cine primes for consistent color, contrast, and handling across angles.
• Studio and controlled lighting environments – The accurate T2.4 transmission ensures predictable exposure and easy lighting continuity.
• Gimbal and rig-based shooting – Cine-standard gears and balanced design integrate smoothly with professional camera rigs and support systems.
• Independent and budget-conscious productions – Delivers true cinema performance for filmmakers who need professional results without premium-brand pricing.

Pros

• True full-frame cinema coverage with a 45mm image circle
• Accurate T2.4 aperture for consistent light transmission
• 135mm focal length delivers strong cinematic compression and subject isolation
• Long ~330° focus throw allows extremely precise manual focus pulls
• Industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears integrate easily with professional follow-focus systems
• Smooth, pleasing bokeh from the 17-blade iris
• Solid all-metal construction built for production and rental use
• Consistent handling and color matching with other Meike FF cine primes
• Excellent value compared to high-end cinema lenses with similar specs

Cons

• Fully manual operation may not suit users who need autofocus
• No electronic contacts or metadata transmission
• No built-in image stabilization
• Longer focal length requires more shooting distance in smaller spaces

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• Product Name: Meike Cinema Full Frame Cinema Prime 135mm T2.4 Lens
• Lens Type: Cinema prime lens
• Focal Length: 135mm
• Lens Mount: Canon EF
• Format Coverage: Full Frame / VistaVision
• Image Circle: 45mm
• Maximum Aperture: T2.4
• Minimum Aperture: T22
• Aperture Type: Manual cinema iris
• Iris Blades: 17-blade diaphragm
• Optical Construction: 12 elements in 8 groups
• Focus Type: Manual focus only
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.0 m / 39.3 in
• Focus Rotation: Approximately 330°
• Focus Scale: Dual markings in feet and meters
• Gear Standard: 0.8 MOD gears on focus and aperture
• Angle of View (Full Frame): 15.4° horizontal, 10.3° vertical, 18.5° diagonal
• Angle of View (APS-C): 10.1° horizontal, 6.6° vertical, 12.1° diagonal
• Electronic Communication: None
• Image Stabilization: No
• Filter Thread Size: 82mm
• Front Diameter: Approx. 85mm
• Maximum Barrel Diameter: Approx. 89.6mm
• Lens Length (EF Mount): Approx. 110.5mm / 4.35 in
• Lens Weight: Approx. 1.12 kg / 2.65 lb
• Construction: All-metal housing
• Color: Black
• Intended Use: Professional cinema and video production
• Included Accessories: Front lens cap, rear lens cap
• Warranty: Limited 1-year manufacturer warranty

• Meike Cinema Full Frame Cinema Prime 135mm T2.4 Lens (EF Mount)
• Front lens cap
• Rear lens cap
• Limited 1-year manufacturer warranty

Is the Meike Cinema Full Frame 135mm T2.4 lens compatible with full-frame cameras?

Yes, this lens is designed to cover full-frame and VistaVision sensors with a 45mm image circle, ensuring full coverage without vignetting on compatible cameras.

Does this lens support autofocus or electronic communication?

No, the Meike 135mm T2.4 is a fully manual cinema lens with no electronic contacts. Focus and aperture are controlled manually for consistent, professional operation.

What type of productions is this lens best suited for?

This lens is ideal for narrative films, interviews, documentaries, commercials, music videos, and any production that benefits from cinematic compression and subject isolation.

Can this lens be used with follow focus systems?

Yes, the lens features industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears on both the focus and aperture rings, making it fully compatible with professional follow focus and lens motor systems.

Is the aperture calibrated for consistent exposure?

Yes, the T2.4 aperture is calibrated for accurate light transmission, allowing consistent exposure across different shots and lenses on set.

What is the minimum focus distance of the lens?

The minimum focus distance is approximately 1.0 meter (39.3 inches), enabling tight compositions while maintaining sharp image quality.

Does the lens include image stabilization?

No, this lens does not feature image stabilization, as it is designed for controlled cinema shooting environments using rigs, tripods, or stabilizers.

What filter size does the lens support?

The lens supports standard 82mm front filters and has a cinema-friendly front diameter suitable for matte boxes and clamp-on accessories.

Is this lens suitable for handheld shooting?

While it can be used handheld, the lens is optimized for rig-based and supported shooting due to its weight and cinema-focused design.

What accessories are included with the lens?

The lens includes a front lens cap, rear lens cap, and comes with a limited 1-year manufacturer warranty.