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Meike MK-8518AFNI 85mm f/1.8 Nikon FX Lens

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Capture Stunning Portraits with the Meike 85mm f/1.8 Lens The Meike 85mm f/1.8 is a medium telephoto lens designed for Nikon FX-mount cameras, offering exceptional performance for portraits and low-light photography. With electronic contacts for automatic aperture control and a wide f/1.8 apertu...

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Overview

Capture Stunning Portraits with the Meike 85mm f/1.8 Lens

The Meike 85mm f/1.8 is a medium telephoto lens designed for Nikon FX-mount cameras, offering exceptional performance for portraits and low-light photography. With electronic contacts for automatic aperture control and a wide f/1.8 aperture, this lens delivers beautiful bokeh and precise focus.

  • Focal Length: 85mm
  • Aperture: f/1.8 - f/22
  • Lens Mount: Nikon FX Mount (compatible with APS-C)
  • Focus Type: Manual Focus
  • Lens Construction: 6 Groups, 9 Elements
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.85m
  • Filter Size: 67mm
  • Viewing Angle: Horizontal: 16°, Vertical: 24°, Diagonal: 28.5°
  • Coatings: Multi-layer nano coating to suppress ghosting and flare

Key Features

Meike 85mm f1.8 lens suitable for a variety of other subjects, including selective architecture, landscapes, portrait, short distance sports and theatre photography.

The classic 85mm portrait lens with a wide aperture of f/1.8, the lens can take beautiful photos with smooth background blur effect, even in dark environment.

The lens is an auto-focus lens and an automatic aperture that carries the usual electronic contacts, but also a USB connection that can be used to update the lens firmware

High-quality workmanship

Specifications

Brand
Meike
Model
MK-8518AFNI
Focal Length
85mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Camera Mount
Nikon FX
Focus Type
Auto-focus
Aperture Control
Automatic
Connectivity
Electronic contacts, USB connection (for firmware updates)
Build Quality
High-quality workmanship
Primary Use
Portrait, selective architecture, landscapes, short distance sports, theatre photography

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a classic 85mm focal length, ideal for portrait photography with pleasing compression.
  • The wide f/1.8 aperture allows for beautiful photos with smooth background blur (bokeh) and excellent low-light performance.
  • Offers auto-focus functionality, providing convenience and precision for capturing subjects quickly.
  • Equipped with automatic aperture control, allowing for seamless integration with camera exposure settings.
  • Includes electronic contacts for communication with the camera body, ensuring full compatibility with camera features.
  • Features a USB connection for convenient firmware updates, keeping the lens up-to-date with new features or improvements.
  • Built with high-quality workmanship, suggesting durability and reliable performance.
  • Suitable for a variety of subjects beyond portraits, including selective architecture, landscapes, short distance sports, and theatre photography.

👎 Cons

  • The lens is designed for Nikon FX cameras, meaning it may not be fully compatible or optimal for other camera systems.
  • An 85mm fixed focal length, while excellent for portraits, offers less versatility compared to zoom lenses for general photography.
  • While it has autofocus, specific details on its speed and accuracy, especially in challenging lighting conditions, are not provided.
  • The product information does not specify if the lens includes optical image stabilization, which can be beneficial in certain shooting scenarios.
  • The provided details do not mention weather sealing, which could be a consideration for outdoor photography in adverse conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Meike lens has an 85mm focal length and a wide f/1.8 maximum aperture, which is excellent for creating smooth background blur.
No, the Meike MK-8518AFNI lens is specifically designed for Nikon FX cameras.
Yes, the lens is an auto-focus lens, providing convenient and precise focusing for various subjects.
Yes, it features a USB connection that can be used to update the lens firmware.
It is suitable for a variety of subjects, including portraits, selective architecture, landscapes, short distance sports, and theatre photography.
The lens has an automatic aperture, which works with the camera's electronic contacts for exposure control.

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