Meike 25mm f1.8 Lens Review For Sony a6100 ($75 and Nice Image Quality!)

[@rrowan327]

Thank you for continuing to do reviews on affordable lens. The comparison with the pergear was very informative and easy to understand and I did like the Meike image better. A while back I did get the TTArtisan 35mm based on your review and I have been enjoying using it for things that don't move LOL. I want to get a 16-17mm manual lens.

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks! I did a review on the 7.5mm f2 TTArtisan, and the Pergear 12mm f2. Both nice wide angle lenses. Haven’t done a 16mm manual yet though!

[@ianwong4912]

Just found out you stopped making videos right when I started watching! You convinced me to pick up the 35mm f1.8 OSS for my a6000 that I just found lying around in a drawer thanks

[@kyletaggart]

I’m still around in the comments 😬 thanks for watching!

[@tdisaba5092]

I recently just bought an a6000 for my first camera, and then found your channel after and have binged so many of your videos. With your help of your videos and reviews, you’re helping me decide on which lenses I should expand to! I just want to say thank you for all of the content you’ve created over the years, it really has helped me learn and narrow down on what lenses I’ll buy.

[@kyletaggart]

comments like this make my day! thanks so much! happy the content has helped. I will be back to videos at some point, just taking a break currently.

[@tdisaba5092]

@@kyletaggart great to hear! Haha I’ll be patiently awaiting your return!

[@SamDVisual]

After almost 4 years of wanting an A6000 I finally got one and now I'm hoping to pick up the Meike 35mm f1.7 in a couple weeks from now

[@kyletaggart]

Oh sick!!

[@davidrxbx5023]

Please i have a question , i have a sony nex f3 it will suit with this or i need a adaptation for that ?

[@kyletaggart]

Yep! That camera should be Sony NEX which is the same as Sony E mount. 😃

[@davidrxbx5023]

@@kyletaggart so i don’t need an adaptator right ?

[@kyletaggart]

@davidrxbx5023 correct! No adapter,

[@EazyRed]

dude this lens i use as my second one, next to my 55-210, the sharpest aperture is probably 5.6 imo, but the f2.8 part is honestly not bad at all it came on my a6000 instead of the kit lens, is it sharper though?

[@kyletaggart]

I think so, yes, I was getting sharp results even at f1.8. Manual lenses are quite the task sometimes though.

[@EazyRed]

@@kyletaggart agreed yeah, once you get the settings down and other lens functions, then it becomes an addiction :D

[@OttosTheName]

On some aperture settings on some focal lengths the kitlens is probably sharper. It's just that if you stray from f5,6-f8 and shoot at wider than 18mm or longer than 40 mm it gets softer, first in the corners, later also more towards the middle. Especially at 16mm it's not that great sadly. This is the benefit of a prime, the one focal length you have generally is pretty good and even at lower F stops it's pretty good. At this price point not all primes perform amazingly, but this is a pretty good one.

[@twinkie1773]

Have you used or tried the meike 25mm f2 e mount lens? I would to hear your review on it. It's a $100 so that's a plus 🙌🏾

[@kyletaggart]

I have not. Sorry missed this comment. I do want to try more meike lenses though! Maybe a different focal length

[@Jarrych83]

I have the mft mount of this, with my Oly em10 iv, and absolutely love it. Slightly less vignetting due to the crop factor and it's been great as a 50mm equivalent. I've been getting a lot of fun use out of it with my kid at the playground. A little zone focusing at f4 makes for quick adjustments in a reasonably deep area around playground equipment. For that kind of snapshot, I'm greatly enjoying the "keep warm tone" setting on the auto white balance and a 1/4 "black mist" style diffusion filter. Nothing too strong, but it plays nice with the snapshot style and the already slightly warm tone of the lens. From what I've heard about the pergear, I'm glad I have this lens overall and like the flexibility of a simple filter with it.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Sweet little lens and only 75 bucks. Great to see you again Kyle. Happy Sunday to you!

[@kyletaggart]

Tha is Brian, it’s fun to review this stuff that isn’t hundreds or thousands of bucks sometimes! Happy Sunday!

[@foorichard1712]

Hi Kyle can you make a video on how to use a manual Len? Thanks

[@gigicostlow4414]

I need this. Love my 50mm but sometimes rooms I am in are a little too small or crowded to move back enough to use. Ya know, if I had a foot more space that would have been a great shot sort of thing. lol Have you done a video on a less expensive 1.8 or 2.8 tele lens (100mm or 200mm) that's manual focus?

[@kyletaggart]

Haven’t reviewed any manual telephoto lenses yet.

[@mojavecrro]

Hi, did you get a chance to test the Meike 35mm f1.7? How do they compare in terms of image quality/bokeh?

[@OttosTheName]

I had the Meike for some time, it was a good lens! There's sharper out there of course, but it's a totally usable lens. I actually expected a bit more vintageness based on some reviews, and after your comparison it dawned on me that the coatings are a part of what makes it feel relatively modern to me. I was kind of hoping for a 'worse' lens. So now I just ordered myself one of those Fujian (aka Fotasy?) 35mm f1.7 cctv lenses. That should get me some serious vintage vibe.

[@kyletaggart]

The first manual lens review I ever did was the Fotasy 35mm f1.7. It feels very vintage image quality wise. (and build wise)

[@OttosTheName]

@@kyletaggart Oh yeah that's right, I did just see that '3 lenses under 100' video where you also showed it, but I've seen that first review too way back. By the way, any chance you'll be having a look at the TT Artisans 17mm f1.4? Seems like a very interesting lens for street, architecture and night photography.

[@kyletaggart]

Nothing for the 17mm f1.4, I did a review on the 12mm f2 and it was great. Weird but nice and fun!

[@mushy_GLX]

Great review thanks!

[@Chopszb]

Question whenever I go in movie mode after pressing recording button it take about 20 sec delay before it start recording. How do I change it back when I press the recording button and Sony starts recording immediately?

[@kyletaggart]

whoa, I've never seen that happen. Gotta def be a setting somewhere.

[@akuni9902]

Hello, i am newbie here, can ask ask what sony a600 lens must recommended to you with a cheaper price ?

[@kyletaggart]

Cheaper than the Meike? Or cheap I’m general? For auto focus lenses the Viltrox lenses are usually cheaper than Sony and sigma. For manual focus, checkout Pergear, Meike, and TTArtisan. 👍🏻

[@marc_likes_marketing]

why did you stop making vids? you were very good! kind of like a friend who gives advice, as opposed to some lens snob who comes off as arrogant.

[@kyletaggart]

Hey Marc. I got a little overburdened with doing reviews on lenses sent, had anxiety, and overall felt a lot of pressure. Add in some personal difficulties, and then focusing on my day job, I just had to step back. I think about making videos a lot, and hope you’ll be there if I post a new video some time in the future! Thanks for asking and watching my videos. 😄

[@marc_likes_marketing]

@@kyletaggart in totally get it! i actually had to take a mental health break this weekend from photography (taking a break until the obsession ends). i was addicted to buying lenses. also, i was putting a lot of pressure on myself to keep one-upping my previous work.

[@sushibali6522]

Hey just found your channel because I'm gonna buy an a6000 soon, and I love your reviews and tips! how much RAWs do you think a 128GB card could hold on the a6000 please?

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks! 128gb can hold a little over 5,300 images from an a6000. Each shot RAW is like 24mb. 👍🏻

[@sushibali6522]

@@kyletaggart oh nice thanks for your reply, that's a lot off space! (Probably gonna get the sigma 18-50 2.8 btw)

[@kyletaggart]

Awesome! Great lens. 128 GB is plenty of space!

[@sushibali6522]

@@kyletaggart oh and also ! How long does the battery lasts on average please?

[@kyletaggart]

Completely depends on the user. Could be 200 shots could be 600. There are screen brightness, screen sleep settings, airplane mode, etc, that can make your battery last a while. I use airplane mode, I use brightest screen settings, and I’m never keeping it on longer than I need - and I get probably 300-400 shots. I recommend everyone - for any smaller camera, to get two extra batteries and a dual charger. They’re super cheap and are life savers.

[@lucabranca8637]

Hi Kyle, great video! Can you compare this one with the TTArtisans 35mm f1.4? Which one is better?

[@kyletaggart]

I like to compare same focal lengths. When they’re different they can be used for diff things really.

[@lucabranca8637]

@@kyletaggart ok, Kyle. So can you do it with the TTartisans 23 mm f1.4?

[@kyletaggart]

I just did a video on this lens, so I’m probably not going to compare it to another right now. Maybe in the future

[@kyletaggart]

I just remembered, I was sent the TTArtisan one. Can’t promise a ton of comparison photos but a review will come for that lens. 👍🏻

[@lucabranca8637]

@@kyletaggart ok thank you you Kyle👍

[@its.me.thegoat]

Hello , Hello I just found your channel, a treasure for People who looking to learn more and have more knowledge so for me it really helped me and now i start taking pictures but i only have an mobile however whenever i want to transfer the images from my a6000 to phone i cant transfer Raw Photos only jpeg wich is Kinda bad because i shot Raw for a reason

[@kyletaggart]

Yep, wifi will convert the raw to jpg. Just a limitation of that feature. You’d have to use an SD card adapter for your phone. Very handy little things. I have one for iPhone (SD to lightning), I’m sure they make them for Android as well.

[@its.me.thegoat]

@@kyletaggart Ah all right thank u so much for

[@sean870]

Is this compatible with Sony ZV1?

[@kyletaggart]

The Sony ZV1 is a fixed lens camera, so you can’t remove that lens.

[@1956jude]

Hi Kyle. Thanks for the video. I have the Pergear 7.5mm f2. 8 fisheye lens which takes cool photos and has excellent build quality. Since I bought the new Sigma zoom all my other lenses are on the back burner but I will get back to them.

[@kyletaggart]

The sigmaaaa zoom! I just got my own as well. I have the Pergear 12mm, I have one more manual lens review coming. Lenses lenses lenses. But! I have some ideas for some outside the box videos for this channel. 😊

[@1956jude]

@@kyletaggart Looking forward to the new videos. Variety is the spice of life!

[@999_4gfutbol]

hello sir. my name is denis. I come from Indonesia. I'm a Sony a6400 camera user. I want to ask sir. give 1 best lens, in my opinion sir personally for me. because I need a good lens for photosoot with good sharpness and quality.

[@kyletaggart]

idk what you shoot! but a good - in general lens - with a lot if use cases, is the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8

[@1956jude]

Do you happen to have a copy of the TTartisan 23mm f1. 4. If so, we'd like to hear about it. - signed Your Fan Base

[@kyletaggart]

Haha “my fan base”. I do not have that lens.

[@kyletaggart]

Oh but I just just remember, I have a similar one…diff company. And it’s the next vid (I think).

[@ciwanski]

Good stuff.

[@dexterseamusgaming3338]

And things like that?

[@apock88]

You had a kid didn't you? Only explanation for your absence 😂

[@kyletaggart]

Nope lol. Not a bad guess. Overall, anxiety, my dog passed in 2022, and a shift in priorities for work. I think about coming back all the time, but every time I do, something else kind of takes priority. I feel like I will come back eventually, just not sure when that will be. Thanks for watching and commenting! Makes my day when I see comments still.

[@lizzy1519]

@@kyletaggartI’m sorry I hope your getting better and we are here if u come back all your videos are so helpful

[@ckiddadahairninja4377]

god bless you brother. these pets are so special and we just don't realize how much until they gone

[@michaelkemp6857]

Not a bad lens but let down by the aperture ring which should be a lot tighter - too easy to move!!