Meike 56mm f/1.7 Air: $169 Portrait Prime for Sony E and Fuji X
via Roger Cicala / LensRentals Substack (Optical Limits)
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A 190g, $169 fast 56mm for Sony E and Fuji X mounts is interesting only if the optics hold up — Meike's Air line trades max sharpness for minimal weight, so this is one for the hobbyist or backup bag, not your primary portrait lens.
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