Meike 85mm F1.8 Full Frame AF STM(A Stepping Motor) Lens Large Aperture Auto Focus Medium Telephoto Fixed Prime Portrait Lens for Sony E Mount Mirrorless Cameras A9 A7III A7II A7 A7R3 A7R4

This lens has flaws like chromatic aberration at wide apertures but goes away at f2 - f2.8. What I like with this lens is, of course, the price and also good for portraiture coz of the shallow depth of field. The bokeh is very smooth. Also, I was able to use it on low light scenes (like in a bowling center). The colors are crisp. It also fits with one my photography genre which is landscape. It's not perfect or comparable to other high end 85 mm lenses, but for the price, it's worth it. I find this lens fun to use. It's always attached to my Sony A7IV most of the time.

Autofocus isn't ideal. especially in darker situations.

After having watched several review videos of this lens, I bought it primarily for photographing live musicians, candid street shots, and close-up landscape shots. I found that the reviews were unanimously true in saying that this lens is plasticky in build but nevertheless substantial; sharp in the center wide-open but not sharp across the frame until f/8, and with a vignetting that is correspondingly rectified; that there is chromatic aberration where it might be expected; that the "bokeh" at wider apertures is really nice. What I found contrary to the reviews was the unanimous report that this lens is slow and finicky to focus. Maybe it's the latest firmware that does it, but it focuses well and quickly. One review mentioned a wobbly focus ring; the one on my copy is fitted snugly. One thing that reviews did not mention is that – at least on my copy of this lens – when using "electronic first-curtain" shutter – shutter speeds of 1/1000 and above will show, increasing with each speed (and stopping-down of the aperture as well), a dark gradation from the top of the horizontal frame to about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way down. This is due to the aperture mechanism's not operating fast enough in conjunction with the shutter in that case. With electronic first-curtain shutter turned "off" (with two-curtain mechanical shutter), this anomaly does not occur; neither does it when using electronic shutter. This problem was about to compel me return the lens, though I have no idea whether this is a problem with the particular one I received or with these lenses' general manufacture, and no reviewers had caught it. It then occurred to me that, if one is after the "bokeh" in using this lens wide-open, one should be using full-mechanical shutter, anyway, since out-of-focus characteristics in the background are rendered more elegantly with it; single-curtain shutter distorts the "bokeh." This is particularly so on Sony cameras, on which EFC shutter causes blurred details to appear distorted or broken-up. So, I decided that since I should be using full-mechanical shutter anyway in outdoors shots, and with indoor shots I'd be using EFC shutter at speeds well under 1/1000, I would realistically never have to encounter the anomaly I've described. Use this lens with the lens hood, which seems too long for the lens but eliminates flare from light sources off to an angle. Also: I use DxO Photo Lab 7 for RAW editing, and though it has no available profile for this lens, I use the one for the Yongnuo 85/1.8.

After purchasing the Meike 85mm E Mount lens, it work great for a few months without any issues. Then out of nowhere the lens was blurry and would not focus. I tried updating the software without any success. I reached out to the company Meike who directed me to the seller on Amazon. After multiple emails between myself, Meike and the seller on Amazon nothing was resolved and I still have a lens that does not work. The seller on Amazon stop responding which I feel is bad business. What happened to companies standing behind the product they make or sell. Do your self a huge favor and never purchase a product from this seller unless you like throwing money away. Signed by a very unhappy customer…

Love this lens so much pictures came out amazing. Focusing breathing happens here and there, using in manual focus works just fines , wouldn’t expect anything else from for this price , this is a must buy if your a beginner to pro or if you even wanna save a a ton of money . Buy this now and meike send me a free lens so I can test it out

Llego perfectamente bien ,buen lente y sobre todo llego muy rápido gracias tienda recomendada para el mundo

This lens blew me away when it came to the quality and the price! Ended up buying 2 of them. It’s a must when shooting portraits

This will be a critical assessment of this lens. •Build: The body is plastic but I have had no problems with lose components, cracks or friction in the moving pieces. It’s light weight and good size for holding stabilizing. • Function: Best clarity (non distortion or RGB shift) is around f/2.1 and up. I have had no problem with this because these things can be fixed in post if needed and only happen in bright light. The focus ring has a very precise throw so it can take a little longer to focus in high speed situations. I would use Auto focus but be prepared for it to be finicky. •Connection: This lens connected great with my A7IV and touch focus still works great. Fits to body incredibly well no wobbling or lose fittings Final Thoughts: This lens is great for a starter and for low light cinematic/ creative shots. I wouldn’t use this for “run and gun” shoots as the focus can be a challenge to quickly calibrate. I would see this best on tripods for interviews, testimonials and product shots. Over all great buy!

it’s cheap but if you can afford the g master or the sony then go for it…although this one really works perfectly fine.

Amazing lens and cheapest one out there

Un 85 mm versatile ad un prezzo veramente basso di più non si può chiedere consigliato per ritratto fotografico.

I am always glad to see more lenses on the market. Especially with new brands and thought i might test the meike 85mm 1.8 out. I have multiple 85mm lenses and like to compare them. So i made several shootings now with this lense and its very light and the AF-works very good. Tested on a Sony a7iii, Sony a7iv and Sony a1. This lense combines a good bokeh with an affordable price. Especially for fullframe cameras lenses with 1.8 aperture can be very expensive. After several shootings i am still very happy with this purchase! For everyone who wants a great lense to get into portrait photography with prime lenses this is the way to go! Updated: now after months still satisfied! If something will not work i will update it here.

at first i was not sure what to expect from the lens at this price range ,but this lens is nothing short of amazing The only downside is that its 97% plastic made and the manual focus ring is not as smooth but aside of that it is quick and reliable ITS A MUST HAVE