Anyone Else Notice the New Meike Lenses for Fuji?

Rod McD wrote:

Hi,

My apologies if this has been posted in this forum before but I couldn't find anything in a search......

Hard on the heels of the Zonlai 25mm and 35mm lenses, Meike - usually associated with aftermarket electronic flashes and other accessories - recently introduced four new lenses for mirror-less mounts up to APSC size including Fuji X mount. They are a 28/2.8, 35/1.7, 50/2 and a 25/0.95.

They're all MF, all metal and multi-coated. The focusing rings look classically fluted, and the aperture rings strangely omit some small apertures. The first three are listed in e-Bay already at around US$90. The ultra-fast 25mm lens has appeared in only one listing for an e-mount version at US$660.

Interesting? Not for the AF dependent. For others, perhaps worth a try if you're on a budget. Sooner or later one of these small new manufacturers will develop some good lenses. Some people are posting that they're enjoying the Zonlais. It remains to be seen how the Meikes perform. To me it's simply amazing that anyone can design, produce, market and distribute a lens for $90. I guess they have to compete with sale prices like those on the Fuji 27mm and 35/2 AF lenses.

FYI, Rod

The reviewer tested an APSC lens on a M4/3 body not really using the lenses effectively.

I just place an order today to purchase the Meike 50mm f2.0 and I am quite confident I can still get nice images out of it. I should get it between 7-10 days to Aussie land. Basically I cannot afford over AUD$1,000 for Fuji 56mm f1.2.

BTW I also own a Zonlai 25mm f1.8 an excellent lens for the money. Very sharp in the centre even at f1.8 wide open costs me about AUD$170.00 worth every penny. You can see/read my test results just do a search on Zonlai 25mm lens. Pity Zonlai will not be putting out a 50mm I asked.