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Meike 85mm f/1.8 AF STM Pro L Mount

Regular price €356 EUR
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Meike  |  SKU: D284631

Meike 85mm f/1.8 AF STM Pro L Mount | Portraits with natural reach

Finding a flattering portrait angle in a busy room can be tricky: step too close and faces may look exaggerated, while a short focal length can pull in distracting surroundings. The Meike 85mm f/1.8 AF STM Pro for Leica L gives you a short-telephoto view that keeps attention on people, with autofocus to help when expressions shift. Its f/1.8 maximum aperture gives you room to work in lower light and soften the background when you want your subject clearly separated. That makes it a natural fit for portraits and event coverage, from individual head-and-shoulders frames to candid moments across a small gathering. It suits Leica L photographers who want a dedicated prime for people rather than an all-purpose zoom. One practical consideration: 85mm framing needs a little working distance, so it’s less comfortable in cramped interiors than a wider lens.

Specialist Note

At 85mm, I’d use this for a head-and-shoulders portrait from a few steps back, keeping the camera level and opening to f/1.8 when I want the background to recede. That wide maximum aperture is also handy at an indoor event: it gives you more light to work with, though I’d still watch shutter speed when people are moving. Autofocus makes it easier to follow changing expressions without taking your eye off the moment. I’d recommend it to a Leica L user who mainly photographs people and has room to step back. My one reservation is exactly that reach: in a tight room, composing a group can become awkward.

Technical Specifications

  • Product kind: Interchangeable lens
  • Focal length: 85mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.8
  • Lens type: Short Telephoto Prime
  • Mount: Leica L
  • Focus: Autofocus

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  • Condition
    New
  • Focal length
    85
  • Aperture
    1.8

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