Meike 50mm 1.8 (Z Mount) For Nikon's Z cameras.

Even though third-party lens choices are plentiful for some brands, the availability of such for Nikon Z mount has been a slow-growing collection, with brands leading the charge consisting of *Sigma, Tamron, Viltrox, TTArtisan, and, of course, Meike, which we will discuss today.

After being introduced to Meike by a friend, I decided to check out the lens and bought the Meike 50mm ƒ1.8 for Z mount, so here we go.

While not being able to match the more expensive alternatives in terms of build (for example, providing weather resistance) and clinical performance, the Meike 50mm ƒ1.8 for

 Z mount provides a classic focal length with a large aperture and most importantly, reasonably good autofocus and image output performance for a fraction of the pr

In terms of sharpness, the lens performs well in the center at wider apertures, providing crisp and clear images.

 However, it does exhibit some softness at the edges, especially when shot wide open. Stopping down to around ƒ4 improves edge sharpness significantly, making it a versatile lens for various shooting scenarios.

1. All product photos and samples here were photographed by me. I believe any reviewer with pride should produce their own product photos. 

2. All images were shot with the Nikon Zf and Meike 50mm ƒ1.8 Z, both my personal sets.

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