Meike 85mm F1.8 STM Review | A Decent 85mm Autofocus lens for $200?

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @Original_Pepe_Pupu
    @Original_Pepe_Pupu 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the review. One thing I’ve never seen mentioned in reviews - so it may or may not be particular to my copy of the lens - is that when shooting with Electronic First Curtain Shutter turned on, there is a gradient shadow (in horizontal orientation) in the top 1/4-1/3 of the frame, increasingly so, at speeds 1/1000 and higher. This is exacerbated by smaller apertures, as well. This does not occur with full-mechanical shutter, nor with full-electronic shutter.
    A consolation: if shooting outdoors at wide apertures (and therefore faster speeds), it’s best to shoot with full-mechanical shutter, since EFCS causes “bokeh” to look choppy or distorted.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  6 месяцев назад

      It's been a while since I've done in this review, but what you say does ring a bit of a bell.

  • @ShutterTokyo
    @ShutterTokyo 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for that. I am interested to get that for my NIKON camera.

  • @mattduncan5500
    @mattduncan5500 2 года назад +3

    Dustin is a photography wizard !

  • @peterebel7899
    @peterebel7899 2 года назад +4

    I appreciate your reviews - even when I am on a different system 🙂
    Thanks!

  • @ralphsaad8637
    @ralphsaad8637 2 года назад +4

    Happy 46 Dustin!

  • @nik0la_
    @nik0la_ Год назад +2

    Great review, just purchased this lens, for like 179$ , still waiting for sony a7ii body to arrive.
    Just tiny correction , its not USB type C but micro USB port , also mine come with updated 1.20 firmware version.

  • @michaeldelatorre5189
    @michaeldelatorre5189 2 года назад +2

    thank u for this very informative review you do.. now I decided to buy meike since im on a very tight budget. thank u Dustin

  • @Liam-c9u3r
    @Liam-c9u3r Месяц назад

    Saw this Meike 85mm f1.8 review. Wondering how it stacks up against TTArtisan's new 75mm f2 in terms of image quality and portability.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  Месяц назад

      The TTArtisan is a MUCH better lens. Don't even think about the Meike.

  • @quietkey5
    @quietkey5 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @clarkejones8090
    @clarkejones8090 2 года назад

    Lovely images, Dustin. I especially liked the relatively close flower and leaf images. You show that this is a very nice lens, regardless of price. It could be a very good choice.
    Thank you. I enjoy your reviews . I like the photos you take.

  • @mattduncan5500
    @mattduncan5500 2 года назад

    Dustin could easily do Sports Commentary ... vice reminds me of betting odds and breakdowns

  • @1993usuario1993
    @1993usuario1993 Год назад

    Great review Dustin. Can I ask you something? I have an a6600 I am doubting btwn 85mm Viltrox (360$) vs Meike (190$). Is it worth it the extra money for the viltrox? Thank you.

  • @cinelensgeeky3648
    @cinelensgeeky3648 2 года назад +2

    Another great lens review

  • @parranoic
    @parranoic 2 года назад +1

    Interesting lens, I'm surprised how many options we have nowadays from 3rd party manufacturers. I wouldn't be surprised if this a copy of the 85mm USM from Canon, the way it renders, focuses and the fact that it has kind of the same shape and size (+ the space in the rear)

  • @berndsczepanski
    @berndsczepanski 2 года назад

    And the eye AF of for example my a6400 is working well enough? Thanx from germany

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 года назад

      I haven't tested it on my a6400, but Craig will soon be releasing a review done on the a6600, which has the same focus system.

  • @RTHLSJohn187
    @RTHLSJohn187 2 года назад

    I could not get mine to work at all. I tried 2 different lenses, and 3 different mounts. I really wanted this lens but man my m50 would not respond at all even with the settings changed.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 года назад

      That's very strange. Only the EF-M mount would work on your M50, so I'm assuming you bought that?

  • @Alexander0189
    @Alexander0189 2 года назад +2

    I managed to snag the Viltrox 85mm 1.8 for 220 which I’m extremely happy about considering it’s around 400 new!

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 года назад +1

      That's definitely good value for the viltrox.

    • @Alexander0189
      @Alexander0189 2 года назад

      @@DustinAbbottTWI absolutely! I had the RF version of the Viltrox and was very impressed so was glad to find it for a great price for my a7iii

  • @ErnestoIbarra
    @ErnestoIbarra Год назад +1

    I just got this lens. Yes... it is cheap, and it feels chep, but the results are amazing!

  • @MrDoccodyblue
    @MrDoccodyblue 2 года назад

    Fantastic! Did you try any video? Is the AF useable in video? Thanks for the video!

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 года назад

      I didn't do a lot of video, but Craig will be releasing a video-centric review of the lens shortly on Let the Light In TV (our sister channel).

    • @mattduncan5500
      @mattduncan5500 2 года назад

      @@DustinAbbottTWI did this video happen Dustin.
      i would of really liked to know about video focus . huge factor i think

    • @letthelightintv
      @letthelightintv Год назад

      @@mattduncan5500 Hey Matt, the video will be posted tomorrow morning!
      Here are my findings, I think AF in video mode totally depends on the camera body you have.
      I'm working with the a6600, and for me, the meike 85mm found focus 50% of the time. At times, it would find focus, hold it for 15 seconds, then lose it. (see examples in my review).
      So overall, if you're working on the a6600 body or something beneath it, avoid the lens if you're looking for a good AF video lens. If you have a better camera body than that, it might work just fine.
      Hope this helps!
      Craig.

    • @mattduncan5500
      @mattduncan5500 Год назад

      @@letthelightintv thanks bro !

  • @andreavgr
    @andreavgr 2 года назад

    I just bought this lens! Excited to receive it. Also why do you have Drachmas? Are you collecting old money notes?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 года назад

      I collected world currency when I was young, and this gives me a chance to use it and look at it.

    • @mattduncan5500
      @mattduncan5500 2 года назад

      how is it ?

    • @andreavgr
      @andreavgr 2 года назад

      @@mattduncan5500 honestly for €150 not bad. It makes noise when focusing and it's pretty slow to find focus and there's some vignetting I think. Bus still, the photos that do come out right they look great.

    • @mattduncan5500
      @mattduncan5500 2 года назад

      @@andreavgr yeah as long as it not image noise , that wouldnt bother me at all... a little noise to my ear wont hurt.
      i was just about to pull the trigger on the Viltrox, pretty much everyone says its not much different to the Sony. then seen this little thing on sale at the same shop. and its half the price .
      so put me back into the world of procrastination

  • @mgmatheusg
    @mgmatheusg Год назад

    beautiful review, thank u

  • @aA-mw4jb
    @aA-mw4jb 2 года назад

    Can this lens focus closer than viltrox 85mm?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 года назад +2

      I can’t recall off the top of my head, but I don’t think either excels in that area.

  • @Havanero52
    @Havanero52 4 месяца назад

    Great video

  • @sulev111
    @sulev111 2 года назад +5

    This crazy good value. Pictures look no worse than with the Sony 85/1.8. Less fringing even, maybe more flaring. If I was still looking for a cheap 85 this would be it.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 года назад +2

      Definitely a good value.

    • @drbeardo6960
      @drbeardo6960 Год назад

      @@DustinAbbottTWI
      Can you please tell me which one should I go for my canon system: Meike or Ef version.?
      Thanks

  • @min_nari
    @min_nari 2 года назад +1

    sometimes I want more light and compact lens and I'm okay with smaller aperture, like Samyang's. BTW happy cake day big man

  • @GilbertTV
    @GilbertTV 2 года назад

    great review & wow at a great lens for Sony users who dont have mega bucks to spend

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 года назад

      Agreed. It's nice that there are some decent options at reasonable prices.

  • @poojastudio16
    @poojastudio16 Год назад

    Sony a7iv this lens proper work

  • @goygoy7162
    @goygoy7162 Год назад

    Hi can i use it compatible for my sony a7iv machine

  • @DODIKFOTO17
    @DODIKFOTO17 2 года назад

    Asli mana om..?

  • @VapeZone69
    @VapeZone69 9 месяцев назад

    Just come across this lens, I’m looking for a budget friendly lens to use on my Nikon D5300 for artistic brand and product photography, I’ve been told various different lenses which has become a headache to say the least, what’s your take on a lens like this for my needs please?

  • @FilmMakerMason
    @FilmMakerMason 4 месяца назад

    CRABS DONT HAVE EYEBROWS

  • @geonerd
    @geonerd 2 года назад

    Too many ads, Dustin. :(

    • @GilbertTV
      @GilbertTV 2 года назад +6

      guy has to earn a living , ads on everything these days so no big deal really

    • @nSpiraliArchitectb
      @nSpiraliArchitectb 2 года назад +7

      He only puts one ad in and provides timestamps so you can easily skip it.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 года назад +4

      I don't enjoy ads, either, but they are the main thing that keeps channels like mine going with otherwise free content.

    • @HienBuiMobile
      @HienBuiMobile Год назад

      I wish someone paid me for ads