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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Alan Palazon

Meike targets budget creators with this US$159 Air lens – the first of a new ultra-compact and cheap lineup

A pair of camera lenses: one black, one white.

Meike's latest APS-C lens, officially called the 56mm f/1.7 Air, was first teased earlier this year at the CP+ show in Japan after months of leaks. Now it’s finally here and, at just $159 (£119 / AU$220), it’s clearly aimed at photographers and content creators who want lightweight, affordable glass for portraits and everyday shooting.

Chinese lens makers have been getting increasingly aggressive lately, with Meike among those leading the charge.

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