Is the meike 85mm f 1 8 stm good for portraits?

Yes, for portraits it's a sound choice. An 85mm is the classic full-frame portrait focal length, with flattering perspective, soft backgrounds, and room to work from a comfortable distance. The f/1.8 aperture helps separate your subject from the background.

On full frame, it frames exactly as marked. On APS-C it behaves like roughly 128mm, which is tight for head and shoulders but still workable if you have space to step back. It has autofocus but no stabilisation, so keep your shutter speed up.

If you want to pair it with a body, the Sony a7 III and Nikon Z6 II are both full frame and both fit this lens. Read more about portraits on the site, and check the full Meike 85mm f/1.8 STM page for mounts and compatibility.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.