yea I'm sure they will and I'm sure they wanted that longer focal length too but again.. production. a set of matching lenses is harder to produce all at once than one lens. I'm just fkn happy we've got these options out in the market! I might buy a set of these and hold off on the DZO Vespid set!
I tested both the meikes and the dzo primes and i found the dzos to be loads better (in my opinion) so i would be much more interested in a comparison to the DZO lenses as they are similarly small and very similarly priced ~$1200 usd
I did the same but the Meike's won for me- for me- especially in MECHANICS... and I didnt like how small the DZO lenses are either... now these were not available yet so idk maybe id go with these now...(I have all 7 Meike's I lucked out on color mine are all close. ) NOW that being said... the new DZO 2x Anamorphic's and zoom stuff I think are quite nice.
I was once torn between the dzo and meike ff primes , and eventually meike beat dzo on some aspects and I picked 5 focal lenghths of them, up till now they have done great,and help me own the expense back.
I own the Nisi Full Set and they are awesome. The Vespids look nice too but as was mentioned, you will not film anything with a clinical feel on the DZOs. Buy what makes you happy, but I chose these for their versatility since I take on a variety of clients and can adjust the look to match the vision.
Love how you switch up your background every now and then, Caleb. It keeps it fresh. These lenses look unbelievable. Definitely interested in picking up some! 🔥
If you do more tests can you directly compare them to the Sigma art zooms. It's sometimes hard to find a fairly common food Lena to compare to and it feels like the Sigmas are pretty common. Thanks for the video btw, great work.
My excitement was dulled when I found out (what looks to be) that there is not an EF version. Mostly a bummer because there are a lot of C70 & Komodo shooters that use the EF to RF speedbooster, as well as fun 3rd party adapters such as the Module 8 Tuner that is coming out this month. Loved the video nonetheless!
Hey Caleb, been a fan of yours for many years now I appreciate everything you've done for people all over the globe. I've never made a request to you, but if you have time, if you could do your-depth review on the sirui nightwalker lenses because I'm very curious about them. Thank you for everything
$1000 for a cine lens IS on the cheap end Zeiss just dropped their new nano primes...for $5000 a pop. Rokinon are plastic throw away lenses, saw one drop on set and it exploded There is also no way to get them repaired
interesting review! Friend, could you shoot a couple of signs against the background of tree branches or bushes on a full frame video to understand what character the lenses have. I understand that characteristics are very important, but with Helios, against the background of branches and bushes, the character is immediately visible, but what about these lenses?
Cheers for the awesome review. Being down here in nz means the access to test lens is limited so it's invaluable to get your opinion. I'm be thing I would have loved to hear was a real world use case. How does it feel in use via the meike. The follow throw etc. weight. Is it declicked?
Caleb is not getting out enough. Where are the videos uses the lenses that are outside in environments that you would use them in? GET OUT OF THE STUDIO CALEB!!!
I’m actually curious how these compare to the DZO Vespids which I’ve said many times imo are some of the best budget cine lense on the market. These looks great though!
Zero character. Just like all these mass produced Chinese lenses. No noteworthy films will ever be shot with these. Glorified man toys for grown men who failed at still photography and now think they’re cinematographers . Market flooded with junk like this. Very sad
I wish these primes did indeed have micro-contrast - which they definitely do not! - even though the NISI marketing claims they do 😥 Otherwise, great video, thanks!!
Hi, I'm trying to put together the stand you suggested. I have an old Olympus camera with lots of brand new lenses. Do you think I could purchase a newer Olympus camera instead of the Sony you suggested? I know nothing about this. I'm diving in with your guidance. Thank you so much for your help!
Seems like these would fit well with my cameras! My company, at this stage will be known as 'VENISI MOTION PICTURES" as I can't yet afford a VENICI...JACK COEN / VANCOUVER/NEW WESTMINSTER STUDIO
It amazes me how many people still simp for the canon CNE lenses even though they are proven time and time again to be complete garbage. The mieke lenses are exactly what I expected, inconsistent chicom trash. Very glad the Nisi lenses are a hit, the 24 and 35 are kind of a bummer but the others are solid.
Hey! im on a Canon RF system and live in sweden, I'm looking for a wide lens to document with, so the 14mm is very interesting, how are they in the dark? I am working on a little documentary project and would like to have lenses to record the northern lights. etc. and would it work to photograph the northern lights, if you wanted to take a quick picture of, for example, the northern lights. and then continue to record without changing the lens? I think it is very difficult to find a high quality RF lens that is wide without selling a kidney, I don't mind if it is manual, just want good quality. is a beginner when it comes to T-stop.
Hello, i have a question, Is it possible to use SSD storage to replace your SD card on a Sony Alpha device (i use sony a6700) ? or is it not compatible?
Awesome video! Great channel! I’m looking into buying my first cinema lens. Are there other budget friendly brands/models you’d recommend for someone with entry level skills/knowledge of filming on mirrorless cameras?
Oh wow! Just what I’m looking for! Thank you. They look gr8 , I even like the yellow chartreuse colouring on the letters. Very nice name too, giving namesake the a beautiful goddess Athena. Lol. I think… these will become a new standard in the decade to come. (:…. Price, is very nicely matched in comparison to all other budget lenses and I wanna try that 14mm, it’s super classy looking for wide shots inside. I wonder how much they will be used in 4 or 5 yrs time
So I guess no one makes an EF mount anymore? I was just at the BILD conference and talked to lot of the manufactures in the expo. Guess most of them are phasing out EF for their new lenses. Too bad that became the default for a lot of us due to camera manufacturers adopting it.
This set hits three of my primary concerns for a prime lens kit, color matching, clarity, and lens breathing. I want to capture what I light for on set, I don’t need the lens to add character/vintage look. Lens breathing is also an unwanted characteristic that can detract and distract from purposely executed changes in focus. The other features you pointed out are icing on the cake, well built, uniform size, professional markings, and gears indicate using them might be very functional. You didn’t mention how great or small the focus rotation was in actual use and that can often separate a good lens from an exceptional lens in day to day usage. The price per lens is obtainable if you have creation of a full prime set in mind. These lenses are definitely on my rent to experience before I commit to purchasing the set list, thanks for the review.
Ive been interested in this kit for a minute, but can't find any information on the drop in filters for e-mount. Ive never used rear drop in filters before and just wondering if anyone has any information on where to find them for this lens kit
Can you be able to compare these with Irix &/or DZOFILM lenses?
Especially Irix. In my opinion, those are the lenses to beat. Insane performance for the money.
Can you do a ultimate cinema rig for the fx30/fx3?
One is coming!
the 14mm seems like a good deal
I wish they come out with a 21, 28 and 40. They look like fantastic lenses.
Yeah, a 20mm option between the 14 and 25 would be excellent.
yea I'm sure they will and I'm sure they wanted that longer focal length too but again.. production. a set of matching lenses is harder to produce all at once than one lens. I'm just fkn happy we've got these options out in the market! I might buy a set of these and hold off on the DZO Vespid set!
Literally all 3 of my fave focal lengths
40/42 will be amazing
apparently 18, 40 and 135 are coming in '24
I tested both the meikes and the dzo primes and i found the dzos to be loads better (in my opinion) so i would be much more interested in a comparison to the DZO lenses as they are similarly small and very similarly priced ~$1200 usd
I did the same but the Meike's won for me- for me- especially in MECHANICS... and I didnt like how small the DZO lenses are either... now these were not available yet so idk maybe id go with these now...(I have all 7 Meike's I lucked out on color mine are all close. ) NOW that being said... the new DZO 2x Anamorphic's and zoom stuff I think are quite nice.
I was once torn between the dzo and meike ff primes , and eventually meike beat dzo on some aspects and I picked 5 focal lenghths of them, up till now they have done great,and help me own the expense back.
I own the Nisi Full Set and they are awesome. The Vespids look nice too but as was mentioned, you will not film anything with a clinical feel on the DZOs. Buy what makes you happy, but I chose these for their versatility since I take on a variety of clients and can adjust the look to match the vision.
Any comparisons between the DZOs and the NiSi?
Wish these game in EF mount
I’d be interested in a video comparing these to the new Cooke SP3 lenses. A little different price point, but Cooke lenses under $5k each is wild.
I've been thinking about the new Cooke SP3 being the end game for me, would love to see a comparison.
and they have the vintage look lmao which just means the optics are poorly corrected
Hey Caleb, did Nisi say when the L Mount Athena’s will be available?
there is no L mount
Love how you switch up your background every now and then, Caleb. It keeps it fresh. These lenses look unbelievable. Definitely interested in picking up some! 🔥
If you do more tests can you directly compare them to the Sigma art zooms. It's sometimes hard to find a fairly common food Lena to compare to and it feels like the Sigmas are pretty common. Thanks for the video btw, great work.
My excitement was dulled when I found out (what looks to be) that there is not an EF version. Mostly a bummer because there are a lot of C70 & Komodo shooters that use the EF to RF speedbooster, as well as fun 3rd party adapters such as the Module 8 Tuner that is coming out this month. Loved the video nonetheless!
Hah loce how you brought up the "vintage look" marketing statement. It's so ture 😂
5:00 Never Put Tape on a Lens. Use a Black Rubber Band or 2” Two Sided Velcro strap to block those side gaps.
Are L (alliance) mounts in the pipeline because they aren't on the NiSi website?
On the way
The Rokinon Ds are cheaper and have consistent colors.They are also brighter.
You said Meike at 8:28, did you mean NiSi there?
Hey Caleb, been a fan of yours for many years now I appreciate everything you've done for people all over the globe. I've never made a request to you, but if you have time, if you could do your-depth review on the sirui nightwalker lenses because I'm very curious about them. Thank you for everything
Second this.
So they don’t have an Ef mount?
Sad that EF is gone
To me the lenses are a bit too clinical/boring. Color matching is great though, defo something that is missing with a lot of budget cine lenses.
*”Budget options…” DSLR Video Shooter - 2023*
😂😂😂
$1000 for a cine lens IS on the cheap end
Zeiss just dropped their new nano primes...for $5000 a pop.
Rokinon are plastic throw away lenses, saw one drop on set and it exploded
There is also no way to get them repaired
I guess these would be a lot better than the Sirui Nightwalkers, since you can get a set of 3 of those for less than 1 of these.
interesting review! Friend, could you shoot a couple of signs against the background of tree branches or bushes on a full frame video to understand what character the lenses have. I understand that characteristics are very important, but with Helios, against the background of branches and bushes, the character is immediately visible, but what about these lenses?
Thx for the video. But I couldn't find an E-Mount version withOUT the filter tray anywhere.
Cheers for the awesome review. Being down here in nz means the access to test lens is limited so it's invaluable to get your opinion.
I'm be thing I would have loved to hear was a real world use case. How does it feel in use via the meike. The follow throw etc. weight. Is it declicked?
How about EF?
looks amazing ! I also love all the lenses from DZO that come at a fair price
Image compared to Canon cinema lenses??
I understand that lenses are expensive but 1200 doesn't really scream "budget" to me
Caleb is not getting out enough. Where are the videos uses the lenses that are outside in environments that you would use them in? GET OUT OF THE STUDIO CALEB!!!
bro go outside to test the lenses we cant judje it just from the studio
I’m actually curious how these compare to the DZO Vespids which I’ve said many times imo are some of the best budget cine lense on the market. These looks great though!
Zero character. Just like all these mass produced Chinese lenses. No noteworthy films will ever be shot with these. Glorified man toys for grown men who failed at still photography and now think they’re cinematographers . Market flooded with junk like this. Very sad
Hate to see there’s no EF mount
Yeah definitely a cons that comes with the pros of this mirrorless style mounting design.
Sadly they have to comprise to keep the pricing low
I wish these primes did indeed have micro-contrast - which they definitely do not! - even though the NISI marketing claims they do 😥
Otherwise, great video, thanks!!
It's weird the 14 is almost perfect, but the 35 for example is not. Usually it's quite the opposite.
"Budget" - 1900 EUR? Bro. Delusional.
there is an 18mm coming as well
$5400 no thanks
No EF mount :(
Hi, am Pre-booking 2 sets pl mount and e mount, how does this perform compare to Zeiss CP3 Bro.
What do you know about cinema lenses?
Let me guess, rhe manufacturer gave you these products so you could make a video to make moeny from?
Theres your bias.
11:43 OUFFFFF that looks good
Looks like they miss the EF mount. Maybe in the future.
Actually 40 and 135mm new lenses.
Love the vid dude, and great meeting you at Kando this year!
How does this lens perform compare to arri ultraprime.
Can you put anamorphic adapter on these?
which three would you suggest to buy first?
this isn't a review its a commercial no offense
ENDGAME ? EXTRABALL DZO ARLES ;-)
Hey what about minimum focus distance on these lenses? Good or bad?
14mm - 25cm
25mm - 30cm
35mm - 30cm
50mm - 50cm
85mm - 80cm
Is it just me or does the audio sound super off in this video?
Micro Contrast: so basically you’re saying these are ‘10-Bit’ Lenses right? 😊
Hey Caleb! Please look at the new Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Full Frame!!
I don’t see l mount on nisi website, is this a mistake?
Thanks for this excellent review Caleb. Exactly the comparison I was looking for!
This set looks amazing! And a great price!
Great price!?
@@MyFriendlyPup in comparison lol. 5k for a set where 5k would get you one cannon prime lens
Jealous you got these! I want to try these so bad😊
Hi, I'm trying to put together the stand you suggested. I have an old Olympus camera with lots of brand new lenses. Do you think I could purchase a newer Olympus camera instead of the Sony you suggested? I know nothing about this. I'm diving in with your guidance. Thank you so much for your help!
Where can I find the L Mount version?
they dont have one
Seems like these would fit well with my cameras! My company, at this stage will be known as 'VENISI MOTION PICTURES" as I can't yet afford a VENICI...JACK COEN / VANCOUVER/NEW WESTMINSTER STUDIO
Did you mean to say that "Nisi" will release a diopter? You said "Meike", but I think you meant "Nisi"...
I'm wishing to see how NiSI compare to DZO PRIME!!! thanks
It amazes me how many people still simp for the canon CNE lenses even though they are proven time and time again to be complete garbage. The mieke lenses are exactly what I expected, inconsistent chicom trash. Very glad the Nisi lenses are a hit, the 24 and 35 are kind of a bummer but the others are solid.
These look amazing. Personally, if I could swap that 35mm for a 135mm, this set would be about perfect.
Make a review of the old Sony Cine Alta mkII lens set. No chromatic aberration, clean, sharp, bombproof.
Hey! im on a Canon RF system and live in sweden, I'm looking for a wide lens to document with, so the 14mm is very interesting, how are they in the dark? I am working on a little documentary project and would like to have lenses to record the northern lights. etc. and would it work to photograph the northern lights, if you wanted to take a quick picture of, for example, the northern lights. and then continue to record without changing the lens?
I think it is very difficult to find a high quality RF lens that is wide without selling a kidney, I don't mind if it is manual, just want good quality. is a beginner when it comes to T-stop.
I can’t find them in L mount anywhere. Can somebody help?
Hello, i have a question, Is it possible to use SSD storage to replace your SD card on a Sony Alpha device (i use sony a6700) ? or is it not compatible?
Ugh! I just bought a GH6 - now looking for m43 lenses.
Great and informative video. Question : are they available for or fit a Fujifilm XH2/XH2s?
I've been waiting for this video and you hit everything I was excited about.
Awesome video! Great channel! I’m looking into buying my first cinema lens. Are there other budget friendly brands/models you’d recommend for someone with entry level skills/knowledge of filming on mirrorless cameras?
Nice lens set-wish they had an EF variant. Caleb, what remote focus puller is that? Have you reviewed it? Love to learn more. Thanks!
Hello Caleb, in this same category, but with much higher quality, there are the APO mini prime lenses from Dulens!!
Oh wow! Just what I’m looking for! Thank you. They look gr8 , I even like the yellow chartreuse colouring on the letters. Very nice name too, giving namesake the a beautiful goddess Athena. Lol. I think… these will become a new standard in the decade to come. (:…. Price, is very nicely matched in comparison to all other budget lenses and I wanna try that 14mm, it’s super classy looking for wide shots inside.
I wonder how much they will be used in 4 or 5 yrs time
so if i get the 25mm and put it on an apsc camera, is it still a 25mm ff equivilent or a 37.5mm because of sensor crop?
great video! could you maybe check out the Samyang V-AF Lenses and make a video about them? that would be awesome
Loved playing with these at Cinegear and I'd love to acquire a set sometime down the road.
What zoom lens do you recommend for the new blackmagic cinema camera 6k full frame?
🙂
So I guess no one makes an EF mount anymore? I was just at the BILD conference and talked to lot of the manufactures in the expo. Guess most of them are phasing out EF for their new lenses. Too bad that became the default for a lot of us due to camera manufacturers adopting it.
Great video! What's the name of the focus you're using?
Hey so you confirm that they don’t work withe the mofage vnd pl adapter ?
beutibut not anamorphic my love, still good though
They seem like a great option. Any idea how thy compare to Rokinon DSX cine primes?
At approximately the 8:30 mark, you said that Meike is coming out with a diopter did you mean Nisi?
What's breathing like?
Fantastic breathing control!
They not even 1.4, what speed???
Thanks so much. Excellent as always. Weakness at 35mm is a bit of a worry unless there was a great 40mm? Thx
In 08:29 you mentioned Meike but you meant NiSi. Just in case you want to fix it.
This set hits three of my primary concerns for a prime lens kit, color matching, clarity, and lens breathing. I want to capture what I light for on set, I don’t need the lens to add character/vintage look. Lens breathing is also an unwanted characteristic that can detract and distract from purposely executed changes in focus. The other features you pointed out are icing on the cake, well built, uniform size, professional markings, and gears indicate using them might be very functional. You didn’t mention how great or small the focus rotation was in actual use and that can often separate a good lens from an exceptional lens in day to day usage. The price per lens is obtainable if you have creation of a full prime set in mind. These lenses are definitely on my rent to experience before I commit to purchasing the set list, thanks for the review.
they have 300 degrees focus rotation
Ive been interested in this kit for a minute, but can't find any information on the drop in filters for e-mount. Ive never used rear drop in filters before and just wondering if anyone has any information on where to find them for this lens kit
If you have EF mount cameras do they have an adapter for this to work with their PL mount. Seems like a great series. Thank you for this.
Hey, what size mirror are you using for the fake window light in the background for the test footage?
Your paid links are not working, just a heads up!
What about focus breathing? Thanks!
8:29 It seems you say "Meike is gonna be offering" when I'm kinda sure you mean "Nisi" .