PRO vs EVO vs SE II | Budget 85mm Showdown

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Photographer Dustin Abbott compares three of the budget 85mm options - the Viltrox EVO 85mm F2, Meike Pro 85mm F1.8, or Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II. Which is worth your money?

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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Disclosure
1:18 - Round 1: Build
5:39 - Round 2: Autofocus
8:10 - Round 3: IQ
14:26 – Conclusion

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