Can the Meike 35mm T2.2 Cinema Lens be used to film a high-end commercial with anamorphic squeeze?

You must ensure your lighting setup can provide sufficient illumination to accommodate a T2.2 opening, then attach your anamorphic adapter to the M43 mount.

The Meike 35mm T2.2 cinema lens requires an external anamorphic adapter

This cinema lens, which is a glass piece used to capture wide-angle footage for movies, provides a 35mm focal length and a 37-degree field of view. Our research into the cinema lens category identified this model as a capable option for specific wide-angle needs. Because the lens does not have a native squeeze factor—the ratio of horizontal to vertical field of view—you must use an external anamorphic adapter to achieve the desired squeeze. Will this affect your final image? The listing does not state the specific physical diameter of the front element, so you must verify that your chosen adapter will not cause front-element strain or mechanical failure during a production.

For a complete breakdown of the optics, see our full Meike 35mm T2.2 review.

What to Check Before Buying the Meike 35mm T2.2

• Confirm the physical diameter of the front element to ensure it can support the weight of your specific anamorphic adapter.
• Verify that your post-production workflow supports the specific de-squeeze requirements of your chosen adapter.
• Ensure your lighting package can maintain the necessary exposure at a T2.2 maximum aperture.
• Check that your camera body has a native M43 Micro Four Thirds MFT mount for a secure connection.

Alternative Options for the Meike 35mm T2.2

This lens serves a specific niche for users who need a compact wide-angle cinema tool on a micro four-thirds system. If you require a wider aperture for low-light indie scenes, you may want to look at options with a T1.4 or T1.8 rating. Buyers who need a native anamorphic squeeze without external hardware should also consider lenses built specifically for that format rather than a spherical lens like this one.

You can view how the Meike 35mm T2.2 compares to other options in our spec breakdown.

If you need a compact wide-angle lens for a micro four-third system and can manage a T2.2 aperture with sufficient lighting, choose the Meike 35mm T2.2.

Read the final verdict on the Meike 35mm T2.2 to see if it fits your workflow.

Reviewed by the Review Expo editorial team. Review Expo writes these guides from the 135 most-reviewed cinema lens listings in our retail dataset, not from manufacturer copy.