Arkadii Shapoval (blog | 500px | see also his previous NR posts) reviewed the Meike MK 85mm f/1.8 AF full-frame lens for Nikon F-mount – here are the pros and the cons:
Main advantages:
- low cost, only about $170
- fast aperture F/1.8
- internal focusing
- electromagnetic aperture
- built-in focus motor. This is the main advantage over the old original Nikon 85/1.8 AF-D
- autofocus with manual override
- AF/MF switch
- USB port for updating the firmware
- nine aperture blades
- good sharpness in the center of the frame at F/1.8
Main disadvantages
- strong and unpleasant noise when focusing
- focus accuracy is worse than the original Nikon 85/1.8G
- lack of basic dust and moisture protection
- heavy focus breathing
- very poor compatibility with Nikon FTZ adapter
- lack of data to update the firmware
- aperture is not round at F/8-F/16
- lack of normal warranty support
- strong chromatic aberration
- weak resistance to backlight
The original review of this lens can be found here.
The Meike 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F-mount can be purchased from Adorama or Amazon.
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