First Ever 3rd Party L-mount AF lens - Meike 50mm f/1.8 AF (vs Lumix 50mm 1.8)

[@TheRealRichardWong]

What do you think about this Meike 50 1.8 for L-mount? What 3rd party lenses do you want to see for L-mount?

[@chandoerrato1969]

hi, are you going to test the new samyang 35-150mm? many thanks

100mm f1.8

I love to see that 85 f1.4🎉🎉🎉

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Sorry Not planning to review the Samyang at the moment.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Meike 85 1.4 L-mount review is coming soon!

[@petercofrancesco9812]

I was testing FX30 with Sigma Art 24-70 and experience a similar issue of tap to focus not working towards the edge of frame. I didn't realize it might be do to 3rd party lens. I agree focus breathing isn't great for video but might be fine for sit down interview. I only use zooms for their flexibility. Enjoyed the review. Thx

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Yes, the focus breathing is not a problem if you don't need to do big focus change..

[@JLEOY]

hoping Viltrox will join L Mount (or as 3rd party OK too) with their LAB lens and Samyang start releasing the compact lenses they have on the E Mount to an L version.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I know a few companies are looking at adding L-mount support at the moment.

[@harryvlogs7833]

Nice video can you test the 85mm 1.4 af l mount next

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Yes that review is coming soon, i've already started testing it.

[@miklosnemeth8566]

Possibly S9 inspired lens makers to enter L mount, which is much less crowded than E mount.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

They did plan this last year before the S9 was announced i believe. But yes definitely less crowded than the E mount

[@LIGHTHUNTER.D]

Meike is going hard with making AF lenses. Love to see it. Screw the first party OEMs entirely at this point.

[@PhotoWeddingsinItaly]

Thank you for your time to do this test

[@TheRealRichardWong]

thanks for watching!

[@junojan8414]

You tried it on a phase-detect lumix camera only? How does it work on the original s5?

[@heznadastudios]

How loud is the autofocus when recording video?

[@MyLifeFrAiurGaming]

Looking forwaed to a 85mm version

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

Mine doesn't have "SE" printed on the barrel. Is it the same? Or perhaps from an earlier batch?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

is your one for L-mount? or for other mount?

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

@@TheRealRichardWong Yes, L-mount. I see 2 version (one with and one without SE on the barrel for sale). For my Leica SL. I'm thinking it's just a cosmetic re-vamp of the same lens construction. All specs look the same otherwise. Just asking if you knew of any other reasons for the difference.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I believe it's purely cosmetic. My Z mount sample also didn't have SE printed on it but otherwise the same lens

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

@@TheRealRichardWong I thought so. Thanks!

[@Stefan54]

What's your opinion on the lens since you now had time to test it?

[@jtc8565]

always a good quality review, but the diffusion filter feels a little bit excessive?😂

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Oh d you mean the talking head video?

[@jtc8565]

@TheRealRichardWong yap, also the close up product shot, personal opinion only of course 😉

[@TheRealRichardWong]

The black mist filter is the same as what I have been using for most of this year. So it should be same, however, i've checked the talking head footage it does look a bit softer than usual. Maybe the lens was a bit dirty or could be my editing. Will pay attention when editing my next video. For the close up product shot, i think it's because I switched to use the Sigma 45mm, which appears to be really quite soft at close up! Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate that!

[@stevens2279]

@TheRealRichardWong Meike just released a f/2.0 35mm AF for L mount. The price is $199. I hope you will review it soon.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I haven't heard from them about this new 35mm lens yet. I believe it's not officially released yet , but if i have the chance, i would love to review it as 35mm is one of my favourite focal length

[@stevens2279]

@@TheRealRichardWong Yes. It is for sale. I received an email from Meike asking if I want to buy it. It's on their website. I'm tempted to purchase the lens but prefer to wait for your review. 😀

[@RylandRussell]

@@stevens2279 You got a link?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

hey Steven, You are correct! Just after i replied to you, Meike has contacted me and offer to send me a sample of their 35 f/2 for review. Unfortunately I have to turn down their offer this time as I have a few other reviews I already scheduled for next few weeks and then I'll be travelling overseas so I can't do this review :(

[@stevens2279]

@@RylandRussell I attempted to share a link but it appears it was deleted. You can find it on Meike's website.

[@vukhuat4251]

How about the Meike 33mm F1.4 for APS-C? Any coming review for it?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I already got a number of other reviews planned for the next few months from other brands so unfortunately not reviewing that at the moment

[@taiptaipi8154]

Finally some chap lens for my Lumix s5IIx!

[@stoneylama]

That reverse focus ring seems annoying

[@KwasnikPictures]

Oh no way. This is so cool!!!

[@iritian]

Have you tried the Meike 35mm f2?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

No i haven't.

[@boredcat7]

Would you say this meike js more like 55-60mm?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

if you say Lumix is 50mm, then yes. But then it's hard to say if Lumix is really 50mm

[@boredcat7]

@@TheRealRichardWong oh true, what would you say is the best light weight 50mm or 85mm for e mount right now?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Sorry i cannot answer as there are so many E mount 85mm lens and i haven't use most of them

[@CartyCantDance]

The lumix S 50mm is clearly much better in my opinion. The image is more consistent overall, and feels more organic than the overly sharp Meike. That being said, the Meike is a great starter lens for anyone on L mount. I think you could get a used Lumix s5(mark 1) + this new Meike lens for $900-$1100. Absolutely unbeatable value

[@dmgfilmproductionandphotog1567]

85mm meike vs sigma pls