Meike 28mm f/2.8 Review

The Meike 28mm f/2.8 is a budget-priced manual focus lens for Micro Four Thirds systems, offering a 56mm full-frame equivalent focal length. At $140, it slots into the affordable prime category for creators looking to expand their lens kit without significant expense. The aperture of f/2.8 provides moderate depth of field control and low-light capability, suitable for general-purpose shooting, portraiture, and casual video work on MFT bodies.

Manual focus operation means this lens requires hands-on technique and isn't ideal for fast-moving subjects or autofocus-dependent workflows. The 28mm MFT focal length sits in the short-telephoto range, which is versatile for interviews, product shots, and environmental portraits. For creators on tight budgets who are comfortable focusing manually and want a compact, lightweight prime for their Panasonic or Olympus cameras, this offers an accessible entry point.