Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
What Buyers Say
Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm
This lens is a fun, low-cost toy for creating vintage-looking photos, but it has serious quality and compatibility issues. Many users praise its unique color effects and lightweight build, but a significant number report it simply doesn't work or fails to meet advertised expectations. The lack of autofocus, problematic purple vignetting, and missing parts for the Oreo-style design are common complaints. It's best suited for casual experimentation with realistic expectations.
Pros
- Unique vintage color effects
- Lightweight and portable
- Fun for casual photography
- Low price point
- Good build quality for toy lens
Cons
- Incompatibility with some camera modes
- Purple vignetting can be overwhelming
- Missing advertised parts (Oreo design)
- No autofocus or manual focus
- Some units non-functional (completely opaque)
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm | Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 32 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 32 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/11 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 980 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
