Meike Canon EF Macro

85mm f/2.8 Macro

85mm
f/2.8
Macro
Min focus 0.25 m

Quick answer

The Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 85mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

This 85mm f/2.8 macro lens from Meike fits Canon EF mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro specifications

Brand: Meike
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 85mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Macro
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
Aperture blades: 12
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Filter thread: 55 mm

Specification source: meikeglobal.com

What can you shoot with the Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro?

At 85mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:

Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings
Isolating subjects from the background

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	85mm	23.9°	28.6°
APS-C	1.6x	136mm	15.1°	18.1°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro?

It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 136mm on full frame, with a 15.1° horizontal and 18.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.