This $169 Lens Is Exactly What L-Mount Needs!

[@JoshCameron]

For $169, what do you think of this lens? I'm going to test more Meike lenses in the future, so stay tuned 🥳

[@samuelboatengyt]

The 85/1.4 is the one I would love to see a review on it ✌🏾

[@JonackFilm]

For some people especially in the behinning very interesting I think. For professionals not so I think. Chromatic aberation and Lack or sharpnes.

[@Herfinnur]

I’d love to hear about the 35mm and the 85mm. I’ve discovered that, weirdly, those are the two focal lengths I tend to use the most when using my zoom lens

[@samuelboatengyt]

Finally, this is amazing, thanks for showing it, can’t wait to see more of this third parties companies coming to the L mount, and understanding how amazing this cameras are

[@OasisExplorer]

Yes, we need more budget friendly lens option in the L mount system. Now there are quite a few options in the wide and normal focal length but not any in the AF telephoto or travel friendly long zoom range lenses. Something like Tamron 28-200 would be interesting for travels with such size and big aperture in at it's price for other mounts unlike what Lumix is offering at exorbitant price for the such a small aperture.

[@harryvlogs7833]

The lumix 50mm was already good price

[@JoshCameron]

It'll be interesting to see if manufacturers like Tamron ever enter the L-Mount space. Now we have Samyang making L-Mount zooms (like the 35-150), I wonder if they could be the ones to introduce more affordable zooms with a long range... interesting! Thanks for watching anyways, I appreciate it :)

[@harryvlogs7833]

@@JoshCameron could you review 35 150 if possible

[@ionrage]

@@harryvlogs7833 not really, the L mount needs more lenses closer to the £100 mark then towards £1000, this is the only lens that biases towards the £100 mark for the L mount, theres a reason why Sony cameras especially still the ZV E10 is utterly destroying every camera in existence. You can bet a lot of money the ZV E10 by it self has outsold every L mount and Z mount camera combined.

[@harryvlogs7833]

@ionrage dude no one buys the zve10. And no we need others lenses

[@MicroFourNerds]

Excellent review Josh! I love the Meike 85mm as well. Super good value for L mount

[@MrTifoso31]

Confirm, I bought the 85mm after your review and it is excellent, but not a fast sports lens 👍

[@nathanwood1506]

L-mount needs more compact lenses! Also there's room for more 1.4 primes

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Very cool. I noticed slightly different colors with the Mieke on your shots, a hint warmer which I liked better actually.

[@Democratiser]

Hey Josh - I’ve been meaning to say that your speaking pace is now spot on. Well done!

[@JoshCameron]

You just made my day! Thank you for saying that, I really appreciate it. I've always been a fast talker and that was only accelerated from the nerves of recording myself, and it's taken a lot of practice to slow my delivery down. Glad to hear it's working! Have a great day :)

[@-441-]

Incredible!!! I'm inching closer and closer to the S5IIX everyday!!!

[@JoshCameron]

Do it :D

[@davidp158]

That’s impressive for the price. Does the Meike lens have the linear focus feature like the LUMIX lenses? For shooting video with a follow focus device, this has become a must-have feature for me. Focus by wire is just too annoying for follow focusing.

[@SakaphotoGraphics]

I believe Meike is pronounced May Key. I'm interested in their 85mm f/1.4 but I'm not sure about the lack of weather-sealing. Brightin Star seems to have a few interesting lenses, but lack of electronic connections is concerning.

[@camerone397]

Glad to have the option. I already have the Lumix 50/1.8, but if they were to come out with, say, a fast ultrawide prime...

[@bloomylicious]

My feeling is a second hand Lumix 50mm f1.8 would be a better option, as they're a very similar price, but you get a smaller, lighter lens with a better minimum focussing distance. That being said I'm really excited for the other Meike AF lenses in this range, as there isnt a much competition at the price there offering then for, think it's really good for L mount.

[@Sam-higgins]

Great video dude! I'm very interested in that 35mm if it performs similarly.

[@JoshCameron]

Thanks mate! Will try to get that one in at some point too for a review !

[@Sam-higgins]

@@JoshCameron awesome 🤩 will be on the look out for it 😊

[@bloomylicious]

Just wanted to plus one this, would like to see the 35mm a lot as it could be very good value.

[@EdProsser]

Yeah these are very intereating! Definitely interested in the 35mm and crazy cheap for what you get.

[@EGTGUY]

Nice review Josh. It's nice to see the L-Mount landscape growing beyond the first party manufacturer. Btw I think Meike is pronounced "Me-ee-keh" or "Meh-ee-keh" without the pause where I've hyphenated 😊

[@Indo_chef]

I like B better. I’m surprised. How about pulling manual focus for video?

[@marcussaroop]

Thank you Josh for putting this lens in view for me. Just another great and useful review. I wish I could subscribe again.

[@viktorsterwald]

Love your videos, love the music choice as well, love errthing about it. Josh, keep going. Big fan, brother 🤗❤️ and: thanks for the great content 🍻❤️

[@JoshCameron]

Thank you Viktor, means a lot! Your support makes it all worthwhile 😊

[@verebellus]

if Meike can pump out more lenses of this quality, id be stoked af

[@gracenotes5379]

Glad these exist, although I imagine few people who own an L-mount body don't already own one of the Lumix 50mm primes.

[@briandipierro8865]

I had one but I ended up selling it since I use all vintage lenses for video But I actually would love having autofocus and a 50mm f1.8 again.

[@rithwickronaldxess6843]

Which vintage lenses are you using

[@50450720]

Good to have another option, especially at the price point. The focus motor noise might be an issue for video work though.

[@vicman1288]

You should review the Meike 35mm F2!! It has that 3D micro contrast pop!

[@barrygormley]

Great little lens. I did notice a problem when shooting video in 1080p on the S5 at 25p. Camera wouldn't stop adjusting focus even with AF turned of on both camera and lens, the recording would then stop after a minute. This issue only exists in 1080p, not 4k. Issue also doesn't exist at 1080p 25fps on the S5iiX. Probably fixable with a firmware update.

[@JoshCameron]

That's really strange, thanks for pointing that out! I didn't do any tests in 1080p so I didn't know about that!

[@JenniferKlinger]

Love your sample photos. Very pleasing review.

[@JoshCameron]

Hey Jennifer, thank you! Always appreciate you watching :)

[@shaunod6745]

There are differences, but both look nice. I notice some colour differences such as the marble or stone on the 2nd picture. Image B has is slightly softer in some areas. But I'd be happy with either lens.

[@JoshCameron]

Yeah I noticed a few small things like that, but it's definitely a good performer for the price! Thanks for watching Shaun :)

[@boredyeti6166]

I like the warm tone of the meike. Have you tried the 35mm f2?

[@Robin.F96]

Hoping for meike to release an 18 or 20 mm ! (a focal i don't use much so i never pulled the trigger on the lumix one)

[@MrTifoso31]

I‘m super interested in the new 55mm f1.8 of Meikes‘ Pro line that‘s beeing released the next days as their 85mm f1.4 Pro is excellent

[@acenapbuild8282]

I'm ordered yet and waiting this 50mm for my lumixS1.. Hope meike make a 70-200mm f2 for L mouth 😁

[@fotogeeker1390]

what can I say, It's a good lens with affordable price tag, I just grabbed one for S5II

[@ZealotCuber]

Thanks for this vid, was contemplating on getting canon 50 with converter

[@JoshCameron]

@@ZealotCuber grab this instead buddy, you’ll have a much better time with AF and it’s really not too much money 😁

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

Thanks for the review, Josh. Glad to see Meike throw their hat in the L Mount ring. Hoping Samyang produces more lenses for L-mount soon. Also, when are you going to review the Pyxis you took a shot of? (Or was that just a heavily rigged up Lumix camera???)

[@JoshCameron]

Thanks for watching! Yeah I agree, I hope more brands start developing a L-Mount lineup - the competition can only benefit us consumers :) That camera in the video with just a heavily rigged up Lumix, but I am currently in talks with Black Magic about getting the Pyxis for a while to review. It's a slow process, but hopefully there will be some content on that camera in the near future :)

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

@@JoshCameron Thanks for the clarification. Hopefully BlackMagic AND DJI will end up working with you.

[@Thehackerguy2000]

Weather sealing would be nice but its really good for the price.

[@traden6917]

Is there any budget wide lenses? I need one for real estate, but don't have the budget..

[@eoinc_Ire]

Perhaps a good lens to use to see if 50mm is something for you, and then decide if you want to go for the others! Thanks for the video!

[@JoshCameron]

Yeah 100%! I think the 85mm F1.4 from Meike looks great as well, although I haven't tested that one yet. As long as more manufacturers are developing L-Mount lenses in a variety of price points then everyone's happy :)

[@andreasbulowhansen9413]

@joshcameron do you know if Meike will also reléase other focal lengths primes for L mount?

[@448FILMS]

I was looking on Amazon I literally typed L mont lenses and none of these showed up until today after I saw this video. Thanks bro

[@JeffreyJohnsonC]

Why didn't you include links to the 3 Meike lenses in the Description?

[@fotonutzz]

Cool.....more options for L-mount users 🎉

[@JoshCameron]

@@fotonutzz We have so many 50mm primes now 😂😂

[@sonacphotos]

@@JoshCameron meanwhile I find 50mm not great and would prefer 35mm and 85mm options!!

[@JoshCameron]

They also have a 35 F2 and an 85 F1.8 and an 85 F1.4 😁

[@sonacphotos]

@@JoshCameron Worth a look at the 35mm! I'm not sold on the AF ability but the quality does seems pretty good, at least on the 50mm. If it holds up across the range, thats awesome. I'm afraid 1.4 is too much lens for me

[@BartoszRybotycki]

Josh, 2:28 what lens did you use here ? That zoom is soo good. :) loks like parafocal lens

[@JoshCameron]

@@BartoszRybotycki That was the S Pro 24-70 F2.8! It is parfocal, one of my favourite lenses at the moment 😁

[@BartoszRybotycki]

@@JoshCameron damn ! nice. thx :)

[@tobyr8555]

I hope Panasonic release some solid slower primes. 28mm 2.8, 40mm 2.8 etc. small and light for the S9/S5, cheaper, yet with Panasonics excellent IQ

[@DustinFrancis]

LOVE my sub $50 Lumix S 50 f/1.8!

[@NorthBorneoLights]

Looks awesome. Now if only Viltrox started offering their AF lenses in l-mount too

[@garreswe]

The photos look great! I think that 99% of people won't see a difference between the 1.8 lenses. The 1.4 might be good for specific situations where extra detail is needed but I think those are pretty rare. Especially if one shoots for SoMe no-one will ever see a difference. It also looks pretty cool, the design is a little futuristic 🙂

[@stevens2279]

@@garreswe I agree for the most part. The photos taken with the Meike lens appear to be more saturated. Did you notice that?

[@garreswe]

@@stevens2279 I didn't look so closely, I only saw that all the photos looked good. One often edits the white balance and/or saturation anyways and if one looks at a photo taken with that lens alone, in a completely different context one wouldn't see that it's taken with a cheaper lens. Only the photographer notices that.

[@Blohme_official]

Seems like a decent option for some talking head videos as well. I may give it a shot.

[@Blackbirddc]

I thought B was the better lens from your examples. The bokeh, the colors, the contrast. I'm surprised!

[@JoshCameron]

It's all in the eyes of the beholder! I was also very happy with the results from this lens, especially for the price! Thanks for watching mate :)

[@alifnor]

Still waiting for an affordable 40mm pancake 😊

[@bloomylicious]

An affordable pancake would be epic. I keep thinking of something like the 40mm f2 on Nikon Z mount would be great

[@alifnor]

@@bloomylicious Yes! I'm making a move to Nikon just because of that.

[@bloomylicious]

@@alifnor best of luck to you, so many good cameras and lenses across all the systems these days

[@huskyleash]

I got it right because of the slight warm tones

[@aldolega]

I actually got paid $50 to get the Lumix 50mm with my S5iiX 😄 Camera shop took the instant rebate promo off their sale price, not the MSRP. I'll consider the Meike if they can beat that 😄

[@joesalyers]

Meike is actually pronounced "Me Key" according to their sales rep in Canada. I was saying Mikey as well and then I heard them say it. But I yea these asian companies need to add phonetic spellings in their english documentation of the company names sometimes LOL!!!

[@dominikgelien]

I liked warmer tone of Meike more than lumix one

[@fotogeeker1390]

me too, So I grabbed one for my S5

[@HudsonMedia]

Omg he’s finally! 😭😭

[@stevens2279]

@JoshCameron Please test the 35mm. I received an email from them about it but I'm not going to pull the trigger until someone does a good review on it. The Lumix 35mm is on sale at $597. I'd rather spend less if the Meike is worth it. If not, I will fork over more money for the Lumix.

[@JoshCameron]

Hey! Of course, trying to get my hands on a copy as we speak :) thanks for watching!

[@secrtasianman7]

​@@JoshCameron do u need the meike 35 f2? if so and ure in nyc u can jus use mine for your review im not using it rn cause I just got a diff lens

[@samohara5187]

I think it's pronounced 'Make-ah' (definitely Mark Bennett's fault if wrong!), but I think I prefer Meike Wazowski. Also, Samyang need to hurry up and bring their tiny primes to L-mount! But this looks like a great budget option especially for a company that makes AF despite not being in the alliance.

[@fotogeeker1390]

The correct pronounciation is MAY-KEY

[@JonackFilm]

Try to film a Chrome rim from a car or anything with Chrome in it on a bright sunny day ^^ then take your the 50mm F1.4 S Pro Lens, then you see a real World difference :) great Video.

[@dwanelkemprai4983]

What ever people say ....AF works best with OEM lens... Even the best of best Sigma art struggles a bit with AF in the video.

[@TheKiakiraly]

I just checked the prices, in my country they cost almost the same

[@whothinksforme]

"Hey Mikey! Gotta go to the Bathroom!"

[@DrWNoLs]

Good lens. But I think going against the LUMIX 50mm might literally be the worst opponent in that the Panasonic is already a great deal. I wish they went with 35mm first to undercut the price there where Panasonic is a little pricey. I just can’t see a world where someone had a 2k dollar full frame camera and wants to go so cheap on a lens. The swiftness of the Panasonic on AF alone makes it worth the difference and some.

[@syndicateshoot]

meike 85mm f1.4 pls

[@JoshCameron]

Will try to get my hands on one asap for review :)

[@AbdonPhirathon]

Not bad for the price! That MFD though…

[@hayjors]

meike 85 f1.8 , next

[@ШотаГоголи]

A good replacement for work

[@modiartstudio]

I understand that “for the price” we need to accept breathing focus, some distortions, poor bookeh… etc. I will say not. Just save some money or go for a used Panasonic 50mm f1.8.

[@OwoyemiMichael]

Funny how this Meike 50mm is in my cart list..😂

[@JoshCameron]

@@OwoyemiMichael Grab one, it’s good! Josh’s seal of approval 😂👍🏼 thanks for watching mate

[@OwoyemiMichael]

@@JoshCameron I will grab one soon. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

[@JoshCameron]

Always a pleasure mate, have a great day 😊

[@OwoyemiMichael]

@@JoshCameron And you too Bro.🙏🏿

[@game2572]

The Luumix 1.8 is only 50 bucks when you buy it in a bundle with the camera

[@syndicateshoot]

this is it

[@harryvlogs7833]

Nah we need a good 85mm 1.8 at low prices

[@JoshCameron]

Meike have the 85mm F1.4 for £380 ! The video was more about needing more budget lens options, not so much the focal length :) Thanks for watching!

[@DahlineMedia]

You're in luck, Meike has a cheap 85 1.8 and 85 1.4 as well!

[@MaximusDC406]

Now if they can make pancake lenses with AF

[@bwellington3001]

So we are at the point where you can get a modern autofocus fifty for a price of a good vintage fifty in good condition 🤔

[@aquaticchicken]

I prefered the picture of B :0 crazy

[@MrMolotov69]

They should release a 35mm

[@JoshCameron]

They have one already :)

[@deanisplemoni]

Meike Wazowski hahahaha

[@Graemenicol]

Mikey is more like May-Kuh

[@MrJayclas]

I think B looked better.

[@dev-das]

L mount can survive if they allow 3rd party

[@FilmAndStar]

Junk… the 85 is worse and 35 is pure nasty… save up and push for Art series 🥹