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Review on ๐Ÿ“ธ Meike 25mm F1.8 Wide Angle Lens: Perfect Manual Focus Lens for Fujifilm X Mount Mirrorless Cameras X-Pro2 X-E3 X-T1 X-T2 X-T3 X-T4 X-T10 X-T20 X-A2 X-E2 X-T100 X-T200 X-E1 X-M1 X-A1 XPro1 X-S10 by Ryan Selpasoria

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Looks like a 1960's Pentax Takumar; surprisingly good for infrared

I like this little lens. In terms of smoothness and overall quality, it reminds me of good Takumar lenses from the 1960s on Pentax cameras of that era. I bought it primarily for infrared photography with a Kolari modified Fuji X-E2 - you'd be shocked to learn how many expensive lenses are rubbish when it comes to infrared. The Meike 25mm f1.8 isn't perfect in this regard, but it's great in color up to f5.6 and black and white up to f8, which is great. just right for the contrast. It tends to flare, so a good hood is a must.

Pros
  • Constant test results
Cons
  • There are nuances

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March 03, 2023
Wonderful lens that is fun to use
January 17, 2023
GREAT lens for the money BUT ...