An 85mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is one of the most desirable options out there, especially for portrait photographers, who prize the focal length and narrow depth of field. However, such lenses can easily cost well over $2,000 for a good option. At less than $200, the Meike 85mm f/1.8 is highly intriguing, but can it offer the results you need at such a low price? This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
Coming to you from Dustin Abbott, this great video review takes a look Meike 85mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E mount cameras. No doubt, when dealing with a sub-$200 lens, you should not expect the kind of image quality you would get from a top-shelf model, but depending on your needs and budget, the Meike 85mm can produce results that may not be pin sharp, but are quite serviceable. Furthermore, bokeh on this lens is a pleasant surprise, with a smooth and subtle appearance, something a lot of portrait photographers looking for an affordable option will be pleased to see. Altogether, it looks like if you come into it with the right expectations, the Meike 85mm can produce very decent results. Check out the video above for Frost's full thoughts on the lens.
