[Full Frame] Incredible lenses that punch way above their weight class! Blown away by the build quality and image quality. The only thing I'd change is adding a longer lens! Like a 110mm or 135

[L-Mount] I own the 16,35,50,85,and 105 (but wanted to call attention to this full kit)

These lenses have been absolutely incredible and some of my favorite to use. They are clean, yet not “clinical.” Built incredibly well, nice and fast lenses, with a nice range.

I think for the price, these are the best bang for the buck, and have outdone any lens set I’ve used even near this price.

[L-Mount] Has a nice weight to it, solid and smooth focus etc. Paired with a 50mm Meike and another BMCC 6k camera for a tighter second shot. Works really well, didn't need to use the provided shims

[T22] I started using Meike MFTs with the BMPCC 4k and loved having more control over focus and iris. Although I think the MFTs are good I think the S35's are even better. My favorite is the 35mm but having the 25mm is great for tighter spaces or gimbal work. Gears feel great and line up with the 35 and 50.

[10] The Rokinon/Samyang cine lenses in this price range are basically their photo lenses with cine gears. Nice for starters--I have two of them--but these Meikes are bonafide cine lenses and not much more money. Main differences are less focus breathing and longer focus ring throw. Much easier to nail focus pulls.

[L-Mount] This lens has served well through the last 4 months. This lens produces a fantastic image quality. I am very picky when it comes to glass and the biggest thing I am looking for in a lens is little to no breathing. This lens produced no noticeable breathing when focused. Produces smooth, easy and precise focus pulls. Gears are smooth and easy to turn. Nucleus Nano had zero issues working with this lens and with such a large end to end pitch, it makes grabbing focus easy as pie.

[2.53 lb] Been ulsing the drop in black mist filters on Athena Cine lenses, and they're awesome.

[46.0 mm] Love this lens! But I have it setup with the DJI Lidar RS as well and haven't used it on it's own outside of basic testing.


The lens itself is very nice - solid construction with a decent front loaded weight, and an easy enough to balance shimming system for mount swapping. The glass offers a lot of character with minor fringing and fairly low distortion, get it for that classic softer cine look and don't expect it to be the cleanest/sharpest lens around. I personally love how it rolls off the highlights and still gives details in the skin but also a bit of softness, when paired with my c70.


All that said, I bought this lens as part of a whole setup to solve a specifc problem, and for that purpose I couldn't be happier! I shoot mainly with a c70 in solo operating conditions as a b-cam op. This lens not only solves most of my focusing issues, but it also serves as the fastest setup with it's auto calibration feature when paired with DJI's Lidar RS. Now I get a decent jump in hitting focus while in auto via the Lidar mod, and I have the added benefit of more unique cine lens look vs my native Canon DSLR glass. It's awesome, and has performed perfectly for me so far! I only wish that they'd release a wider 21mm Cyber or maybe a 16 or 18 instead.

[25mm] These lenses are phenomenal for the cost. If you've worked with a variety of the more budget-friendly cine lenses, you'll tell the difference as soon as you hold this lens, but then you'll be blown away as soon as you see it through the monitor. I've been putting my gfx100ii with one of these lenses in the hands of my filmmaker friends and asking for first impressions and watching their response echo my own says it all.

[T1.9] I got this NiSi lens with a few others to have in my kit for commercial and branded content work. The image is super clean and neutral which gives a lot of flexibility in the type of work I can do with it - whether corporate or something more artistic. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a versatile lens!