The first third-party L-mount autofocus lens?

[Richard Wong]

Meike has just announced a new 85 1.4 AF lens at NAB. and most interesting thing is, it will also be available in L-mount

Meike announced a new 85mm f/1.4 STM full-frame mirrorless lens for E/Z/L/RF - Photo Rumors

Meike announced a new 85mm f/1.4 STM full-frame mirrorless lens for E/Z/L/RF mounts at the 2023 NAB show in LAs Vegas. Mieke already has the very popular 85mm f/1.4 STM AF full-frame mirrorless lens. Here are the details of the new 85mm f/1.4 lens: SRP: TBD Focal Length: 85mm Format: Full Frame...

photorumors.com

I'm currently reviewing their new 85 1.8 AF for Nikon Z mount.. and i will definitely check with them and see if I can review the 85 1.4 L-mount when it's available.

(Slightly off topic, for those of you also shoot with micro four-thirds, I'm also reviewing the Yongnuo 12-35 f/2.8-4 AF lens for micro four-thirds )

 

[Richard Wong]

Just ignore this post guys, i didn't notice Quentinquirelino already posted one in the news forum

News - New Meike 85mm F/1.4 STM Full-Frame Mirrorless Lens For L L-Mount (also E/Z/RF)

Meike just announced the 85mm F/1.4 STM Full-Frame Mirrorless Lens, which will also be available for L-Mount. That makes it the first real third party AF Lens for L-Mount, since Sigma, as a member of L-Mount Alliance, can be considered as first party...

l-mount-forum.com

we can continue the discussion on the other thread

 

[Quentinquirelino]

If you could get your hands on the L-Mount version for testing, it would be great to know how the performance is on the DFD only Bodys. I wouldn't expect any issues with the S5II so.

As the original S5 is for sale for a discount and maybe some considering it as cheap entrance to full frame, they would be interested how the cheapest f1.4 lens available for the camera would perform.

Personally I'm very happy with the Panasonic S 85mm f1.8. But I'm hoping for other manufacturers to follow, as there are some interesting cheap third party lenses for other mounts.

 

[Richard Wong]

Good point about testing on the DFD only body! I will do that if i managed to obtain a review sample

 

[Richard Wong]

Meike has sent me a Nikon Z version and i just completed and published my review.
It's a solid lens. A bit heavy. I don't think it will make people who have the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8S to sell their lens and get this one instead.
But considering the price is only $470 I think it's pretty good value.
They told me the L-mount version is not ready yet but I'll try to get them to send me a sample once it's ready so i will see how it performs on the S5 and S5II

• NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON Z 6
• MEIKE 85mmF1.4Z
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.4
• 1/2500 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 100

• NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON Z 6
• MEIKE 85mmF1.4Z
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.4
• 1/125 sec
• Pattern
• Manual exposure
• ISO 280

• NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON Z 6
• MEIKE 85mmF1.4Z
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.4
• 1/1600 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 100

• NIKON CORPORATION - NIKON Z 6
• MEIKE 85mmF1.4Z
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.4
• 1/1000 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 100

 

[dirk]

They told me the L-mount version is not ready yet but I'll try to get them to send me a sample once it's ready so i will see how it performs on the S5 and S5II

That would be great!

Although the different 24MP sensors Nikon/Lumix will not differ that much (my guess). So your Z-review should apply the same way to the future L-Mount version.

 

[Richard Wong]

That would be great!

Although the different 24MP sensors Nikon/Lumix will not differ that much (my guess). So your Z-review should apply the same way to the future L-Mount version.

yes the image quality should be more or less the same. I'm most interested in the autofocus performance and overall compatibility!

 

[SteveNunez]

Any time frame for the L mount version?

 

[Richard Wong]

"early 2014" is what I heard a few weeks ago.

 

[SteveNunez]

"early 2014" is what I heard a few weeks ago.

I’m assuming you meant 2024: thank you Richard.

 

[Richard Wong]

haha yes early 2024.
sorry