Meike
Meike 85mm F1.8 STM Full Frame E-Mount Lens
★★★★★
Capture Stunning Portraits with Clarity and PrecisionThe Meike 85mm F1.8 Lens is a full-frame, autofocus lens designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. With a large aperture and STM (Stepping Motor), this lens delivers exceptional image quality, smooth autofocus, and beautiful bokeh, making i...
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Overview
Capture Stunning Portraits with Clarity and Precision
The Meike 85mm F1.8 Lens is a full-frame, autofocus lens designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. With a large aperture and STM (Stepping Motor), this lens delivers exceptional image quality, smooth autofocus, and beautiful bokeh, making it perfect for portrait photography.
- Type: Full Frame AF STM Lens
- Focal Length: 85mm
- Aperture: F1.8
- Focus: Auto Focus
- Mount: Sony E Mount
- Features: Large Aperture, Medium Telephoto, Fixed Prime
- Compatibility: Sony A9, A7III, A7II, A7, A7R3, A7R4
Key Features
With a wide aperture of T2.1, the lens allows you to create shallow depth of view videos, it will cover full-frame sized sensors
Full-frame 35mmT2.1 cine lens has a wide view angle of 63.5 degrees, great for portrait or landscape
The lens structure is 9 groups 14 elements, makes the lens capable of producing sharp image and videos with low distortion
Meike Prime 35mm T2.1 is small and compact build, offers a focal length equivalent to 35mm with focal lengths that are ideal for video use
This cine lenses have very little focus breathing, sharpness is perform very well both in the center and in the corners, it haven’t any significant chromatic aberration
Specifications
Focal Length
85mm
Aperture
F1.8, T2.1
Lens Mount
E-Mount
Sensor Coverage
Full Frame
View Angle
63.5 degrees
Lens Structure
9 groups 14 elements
Focus Breathing
Very little
Chromatic Aberration
No significant aberration
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a wide T2.1 aperture, enabling the creation of videos with a shallow depth of field.
- Covers full-frame sized sensors, making it suitable for a broad range of professional camera bodies.
- Offers a wide view angle of 63.5 degrees, making it ideal for capturing portraits or landscapes.
- Designed with 9 groups and 14 elements in its structure, contributing to sharp image and video production with low distortion.
- Exhibits very little focus breathing, maintaining consistent framing when adjusting focus.
- Performs well with sharpness both in the center and in the corners of the image, providing consistent clarity.
- Shows no significant chromatic aberration, which helps in producing clean and color-accurate footage.
👎 Cons
- The description specifically mentions "cine lens" and "video use," which might imply a primary focus on video rather than still photography features.
- While described as "small and compact build," the specific dimensions and weight are not provided, making it hard to assess portability.
- The focal length is equivalent to 35mm, but the actual lens is 85mm, potentially causing confusion if not clarified.
- Lacks information regarding autofocus capabilities, which is a crucial feature for many photographers and videographers.
- Does not specify the type of lens mount beyond "E-Mount," leaving ambiguity for specific camera compatibility within the E-mount system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the aperture range of this Meike 85mm lens?
The Meike 85mm lens features a wide aperture of F1.8 for stills, and T2.1 for video, allowing for shallow depth of field and good low-light performance.
Is this lens designed for full-frame cameras?
Yes, this lens is designed to cover full-frame sized sensors, making it compatible with full-frame E-mount camera bodies.
What type of photography or videography is this lens suitable for?
With its 63.5-degree wide view angle, it is great for capturing portraits or landscapes, and its cine lens features are ideal for video use.
Does this lens exhibit issues with focus breathing?
No, these cine lenses have very little focus breathing, which means the field of view remains stable when adjusting focus.
How is the image sharpness performance of this lens?
The sharpness performs very well both in the center and in the corners of the image, contributing to overall clear and detailed results.
Does this lens suffer from chromatic aberration?
The lens is stated to not have any significant chromatic aberration, ensuring clean images without unwanted color fringing.
What is the optical construction of this Meike lens?
The lens structure consists of 9 groups and 14 elements, designed to produce sharp images and videos with low distortion.
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