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Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro
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Meike · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro

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KEY FACTS
BrandMeike
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Sharp optical performance at center, even wide open, with excellent resolving power for 8K
+Fast, silent STM autofocus with minimal focus breathing ideal for video and Eye AF compatibility
+Compact 400g design balances portability with full-frame coverage
+Feature-rich: manual aperture ring with declickable stops, USB-C firmware upgrades, weather sealing
+Exceptional value at $379 compared to native options like Sony 35mm f/1.8 ($848) and Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S ($897)
+Pleasant bokeh rendering with smooth background blur at f/1.8
Worth Knowing
−Corner softness at wide apertures—edge sharpness lags behind premium native primes
−Noticeable vignetting at f/1.8, though improves when stopped down
−Build relies heavily on plastic exterior despite solid construction feel
−Some color fringing visible away from center frame at wide apertures

General

Brand
Meike
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Read our notes on general
The Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro is a compelling budget-friendly fast prime that delivers sharp center performance and excellent autofocus performance at $379. While it exhibits corner softness and vignetting wide open—typical trade-offs for its price class—it offers comparable optical results to lenses costing twice as much, particularly on 24MP bodies. For photographers seeking a versatile, weather-sealed 35mm prime for everyday shooting, street photography, and video work, this third-party lens represents outstanding value.

Physical

Lens Weight
400 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
35 cm01500

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes