Meike has that its autofocus-equipped 85mm f/1.8 lens that it launched last year for Sony E-mount is now available for Fujifilm X and Nikon Z-mount.
While the lens is available for Fujifilm’s APS-C cameras, Meike says the lens is capable of covering full-frame sensors, which means that it would work with any Nikon Z-mount or Sony E-mount camera regardless of sensor size (with a small list of noted exceptions specifically for a few Sony cameras). That also means that on a Fujifilm camera, the lens has an equivalent focal length of about 128mm.
The lens is constructed of nine elements arranged in six groups and features an aperture range of f/1.8 through f/22 via a nine-bladed diaphragm. It has a close focusing distance of 0.85 meters (about 33.5 inches) and a front filter size of 67mm. The Meike 85mm f/1.8 weighs 386 grams, or about 0.85 pounds.
While third-party lenses from Chinese manufacturers like Meike are not uncommon, seeing them equipped with autofocus is. The Meike 85mm f/1.8 features a stepping motor (STM) that the company says will deliver smooth and silent operation. Additionally, the lens fully communicates with the attached camera and can provide full EXIF information. The 85mm f/1.8 also has a micro USB port that allows owners to upgrade firmware via a computer, should Meike release any digital upgrades in the future.
The company says that it has applied a multi-layer coating on both sides of the lens to allow for “more realistic colors” and the glass elements are also treated to resist dust and staining and are easily wiped clean.
Below are a few sample photos captured with the lens, provided courtesy of Meike. Of note, these images are the same as what it provided as samples back when it launched the Sony E-mount version last year, so they obviously were not captured on either Nikon or Fujifilm cameras.
It should be noted that it appears Meike did intend to release this lens for Canon RF mount as well, but that option is greyed out on the company’s website. The removal of RF support is likely due to litigation fears, as Canon has demonstrated and confirmed that it will seek legal action against third-party lens manufacturers who try and sell autofocus-equipped lenses for its mirrorless camera system without explicit consent.
The Meike 85mm f/1.8 is available from the company’s website for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts for $200.
Meike's 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens is Now Available for Fujifilm and Nikon - PetaPixel
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