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Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II
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Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II

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KEY FACTS
Focal Range85 mm
Aperture Range1.8
Blades11
Zoom LensNo
Closest Focusing Distance65 cm
What We Like
+Outstanding sharpness and resolution, particularly in center at f/1.8
+Exceptional value at $230, less than half the price of first-party OEM alternatives
+Compact and lightweight design ideal for travel and hand-holding
+Smooth, natural bokeh with 11 diaphragm blades for pleasing background separation
+Fast and accurate autofocus with STM stepping motor providing silent operation
+Low chromatic aberration and excellent flare control across aperture range
Worth Knowing
−Edge and corner softness wide open at f/1.8, improving only at f/2.8 and beyond
−Poor close-up image quality at f/1.8-f/2 (only improving when stopped down)
−Minimal weather sealing; only rear gasket provided, no barrel protection
−Moderate focus breathing visible during video work; slow manual focus ring response

General

Brand
Meike
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II cuts portrait lens costs to $229, delivering good levels of sharpness with attractively smooth bokeh in a compact build measuring 76x100mm and weighing just 369g. The redesigned lens features reduced chromatic aberrations, improved overall image quality, faster autofocus, and a closer minimum focusing distance compared to its predecessor. While center performance is excellent wide open at f/1.8, corners show lower contrast and a hazier look wide open that improves as you stop down, making it ideal for portrait work where the subject remains sharp while backgrounds blur naturally.

Physical

Lens Weight
369 g
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
100.2 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
85 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
11020
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.
65 cm01500

Features

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