Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS EF Mount Digital SLR Camera Compatible with APS C Bodies Such as 1D 5D3 5D4 6D 7D 70D 550D 80D

I bought this lens for my crop sensor Canon DSLR. Since it's a crop sensor camera, this 85mm lens equates to about a 135mm lens. I have a 50mm f1.8 lens which equates to about an 80mm lens, so I bought this one for something a bit longer. I didn't want to spend a lot on it since I won't use it that much, but it would be nice to have in the kit with such a low f-stop when needed. For the money, literally hundreds less than name brand 85mm lenses, this lens is a keeper. I have a couple minor complaints, but then again, I wasn't expecting it to be perfect for the price, and it worked out better that I ever expected. All the attached photos were taken the day I got the lens. They were all shot between about 11pm and 11:30pm, at ISO 400 or 1600, f1.8, handheld, between 1/25 and 1/125 of a second. First off, this lens does not have image stabilization. So, since it acts like a mid-range telephoto lens, shooting skill or use of a mono or tripod may be needed at slower shutter speeds to minimize blur. Second, the autofocus is loud. Not real loud, but definitely more noisy than any Canon or Sigma lens I own. Noticeably louder. If using this lens shooting a wedding, it would be heard, unlike my Canon or Sigma lenses. Third, at f1.8, with high contract objects, like light bulbs against a night sky, or tree leaves against a bright sky, there is noticeable purple fringing. At f2.0, it's barely perceptible, and at f2.8 and above, it's gone. This purple fringing is not uncommon for many lenses when they are used wide open. It is also very fixable in photo editing programs. Most have a "de-fringe" kind of setting that when checked, removed it. All the light bulbs in the attached photos had some purple fringing, but my software removed it with just the click of a checkbox in the program. The images are a bit soft wide open at f1.8 (not a bad thing actually), noticeably improved at f2.0, and at f2.8, I'd rate it excellent for sharpness. At f4.0 to f11, the photos are stunning. A bit of chromatic aberration starts to be noticeable if you look for it, but it won't jump out at you. At f16 and f22, it is more notable, but again, it's not that uncommon for many lenses at those really small apertures. I didn't include any daytime shots, because if you like the night shots I uploaded at f1.8, you're going to love your photos in daylight. The lens seems solidly built. It is a plastic lens rather than metal, so it's not one you would want to treat poorly, but the mount is a metal ring and connects solidly. I don't know what the longevity will be. At this price, some corners obviously need to be cut. Time will tell, and I'll update if there is something new to report. I have no idea how photos from this lens would look on a full frame sensor camera, but on my crop sensor, they're better and more than I was expecting for the price. For me, it's a worthwhile addition to my kit at this price, for the occasional times I need this focal length.

When I decided to try a f/1.8 telephoto lens for my Canon EOS EF camera, I had some reservations. Its price was attractive, and I always look for gear that balances performance and economy. After using it in several sessions, I can confirm that this lens has surprised me. Design and Build As soon as I took it out of the box, the lens felt solid. Its weight and structure inspire confidence. The manual focus ring moves smoothly, making precise adjustments easier, especially in controlled environments. Although it weighs a bit more than I expected, it was never uncomfortable to use. Optical Performance The main attraction of this lens is its f/1.8 aperture, and it certainly delivers. I mainly used it for portraits, and the background blur (bokeh) it produces is stunning. Subjects truly stand out, and the backgrounds are beautifully blurred. In low-light conditions, it also performs quite well, allowing me to work without relying too much on high ISO. Value for Money Where this lens excels is in its value for money. For the price, it offers more than I expected. It's an ideal option for those just starting out in photography or looking for a secondary lens without breaking the bank. Final Verdict This f/1.8 telephoto lens is a reliable option for those looking for professional results without a hefty price tag. Its optical performance and affordable price make it a dependable tool for portraits and creative photography. If you're considering a lens of this type, I’d say it's worth it.

I have only just recived this lense today, and it's 9° here in Minnesota, so I haven't really stepped out with this yet. I did, however, take quite a few shots in the house tonight. I will update with some images at a later date. First, I want to address the auto focus noise/ speed. It is a bit noisy, but I shoot theater productions, and in most cases, I would be comfortable shooting with this lense. It is a gentle noise. Not an aggressive grinding as I was led to believe by other comments. I have had point and shoot cameras in the past that have been equally as noisy. It is a little slow to find focus, but not terrible. I got several great shots of my cats who were moving around quite a bit. One of them is a black cat, and rather hard to photograph due to contrast issues. Second, I tried out a canon professional level 85mm lens a week ago and was cooing over the sharpness and Bokeh, and this 179.00 lens really impressed me. It was obviously not to the same caliber, but it is very nice! I'm looking forward to getting out and shooting with this. I also just bought a beautiful Tamron 35mm lense, and I'm looking forward to testing both. For reference, for those wondering about the auto focus working, as I was. I have 2 Canon 2000D/T7 bodies, and auto focus works just fine. They are inexpensive bodies, but turn great quality images with good lenses, and this has not shown to be an excaption. I'll update soon.

As long as you understand what you're buying, when you buy this lens, you'll love it. I consider myself to be an amateur, with a few years of Photography under my belt. I've never owned an 85mm lens, have read that they're great for portraits, and can be expensive. I decided, for the price, this would be a great way to get into more portraits and storytelling style photos. This is an excellent teaching lens, it's forgiving, and doesn't include the Image Stabilization of your more expensive lenses, so it is recommended that you use a tripod, or develop solid posture with your camera. A nice feature is the Auto Focus, as well as the manual focus. This lens doesn't zoom, it's fixed at 85mm, so you will have to work to get your photos just the way you want them, but at this price point, it's certainly worth it. I'm also learning how to improve my manual focus, so again, an excellent teaching lens. You really need to plan your shots to some degree to benefit from any 85mm lens, so please try to remember, this is more than a "point and shoot" lens. The auto focus is not silent, especially if you're reading reviews from Photogs who use $800+ lenses, to them, it sounds like a 747 parking next to their bed at midnight. Trust me, it's not that loud, nowhere close to it. I've enclosed my most recent work, a panoramic consisting of 3 photos, all taken with this lens, digitally merged. If you look carefully at the photo, you'll hear the noise the lens made when I took the pictures...... The lens comes with the ability to update the firmware, but I have yet to figure out the procedure. The included documentation doesn't make it easy to find. A simple and easy to understand solution needs to be provided by the manufacturer, soon. Overall, I'm very happy with this lens, the money I've saved, and the photos I've taken. Again, as long as you understand what you're buying, vs what your expectations are, your experience with this lens should be a great one.

The lens itself is fine, it is kinda loud and slow for auto focus but the sharpness and quality is great. The only thing that sucks is the hood that was supposed to come with the lens did not. I contacted customer service and while they were more than glad to send out another hood for the lens it’s coming from China and the tracking is from a company I don’t recognize and it’s supposed to be 18 days from today before it even get to the post office, and it’s been some days already. I’m not sure if that’s any post office or my local post office. It took 2 days to get the lens and now I’ll be waiting over a month for the hood that was supposed to come with it.

An amazing lens. Perfect for portraits. I have only one complaint. For some reason on my Canon 5D Classic it draws battery power even after the camera is off. (?!?!?!?). With the camera off, the activity light blocks until the battery dies. HOWEVER, this does not happen to any other of my EOS cameras. I’ve four others, all ranging from the same age to very new. If I want to store the 5D and this lens, I just open the CF door and it stops. Very odd. But, otherwise, it’s an amazing lens, especially at this price point. It focuses quickly, make beautiful images, and is the perfect length a lot of photography.

This Meike 85mm auto focus cost 4X less than a regular name brand and 20X less than an expensive one. The auto focus works well and fast. It gives me a very good impression for this lens comparing with the one costing 20X more. I am going to give a five star rating for price, versatility, autofocus speed and lens quality.

It fits, but not so sure about quality. The pictures, all of them, we're out of focus when printed, but showed great in digital form.

Este lente lo compré por accidente y a las carreras! Buscaba un gran angular y terminé con lo contrario! En realidad no me funcionó para lo que yo lo necesitaba, pero es un buen lente, luminoso, pero solo tienes que saber que no es para espacios reducidos. Es para planear bien, y usarlo si realmente lo necesitas. El producto es bueno, y cumple con lo que ofrece.

Very good optics and colour rendering makes for exceptional value at an affordable price

Good quality considering the price gets the job done but auto focusing could be slightly better to get precise focus

The lens is great, picture is sharp, the auto focus is a little bit noise and slow, if you know how to handle it, the speed still acceptable unless you are taking fast moving subjects. Overall, it is very good lens.

El lente es excelente, supongo que los que tienen lentes Sigma (o marcas premium) le encontrarán varios defectos, sin embargo, para los que somos aficionados o vamos empezando en la fotografía es una excelente opción, el bokeh en 1.8 se ve excelente, tiene un ruido de enfoque un poco alto, pero nada que afecte al momento de tomas las fotos, repito, aquellos que tienen más experiencia o mejores lentes le encontrarán defectos cuando los comparan, pero en sí no me arrepiento de la compra, es el lente que uso para todo, incluso he tomado fotos de paisajes con este lente (obviamente no es lo ideal pero para aislar partes de ti paisaje funciona de maravilla) en retrato es excelente, lo recomiendo ampliamente para quienes van comenzando o si no te alcanza para el original de Canon.