Quick answer
The Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 85mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds 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
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 170mm | 12.1° | 14.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 170mm on full frame, with a 12.1° horizontal and 14.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
