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Two white, clawed hands reach for a grayscale landscape photo icon in front of a colorful triangular logo on a dark background.

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I Got My Camera Drone Confiscated in Nicaragua. Lesson Learned.

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The Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro Is What a Budget Lens Should Be

A smiling man outdoors holds up a large camera lens with his left hand and gestures toward it with his right. The logo "PetaPixel Showcase" appears in the lower right corner. Trees and a blue sky are in the background.

In an effort to learn to love the 35mm full-frame focal length, I took the latest Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens out for a spin. The Meike 35mm f/1.8 is an affordable take on the popular focal length, but it has some handy tricks up its sleeve that belie its lower cost. Many creatives who are looking for a compact and sharp lens will find the Meike 35mm ideal for street photography and travel. I carried it on a little road trip around southern Alberta, and it proved to be a handy companion.