Cheap-and-cheerful Hong Kong-based lens maker Meike has announced a new AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro lens. Available in Sony E, Nikon Z and Leica L mounts, the full-frame lens has a focal length that is particularly sought after by portrait photographers. It offers a flattering perspective for intimate closeup headshots while working at a discrete distance, and is equally useful for upper-body and full-length portraits.
The lens is set to retail for around $339 / £269 / AU$525 – that's a very attractive price considering the spec sheet; while many budget lenses are purely manual affairs, the Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro offers full autofocus.
