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Meike AF 23mm f/1.4
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Meike · 23 mm · f/1.4 · Sony E, Nikon Z mount

Meike AF 23mm f/1.4

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KEY FACTS
BrandMeike
Announcement dateDec 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Fast f/1.4 aperture with 9-blade aperture for smooth bokeh
+Compact and lightweight at under 300g
+STM stepping motor provides silent, smooth autofocus suitable for video
+USB-C firmware upgradeable without separate dock
+Water- and oil-repellent coatings on front element
+Budget-friendly pricing around $290
Worth Knowing
−Minimal focus breathing and distortion claims lack independent verification in available reviews
−No weather sealing on lens body (water/oil-resistant coating only)
−Limited detailed optical performance data in sample reviews
−Single-mount variants require purchasing separately for different camera systems

General

Brand
Meike
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Dec 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 is a compact, budget-friendly APS-C prime ideal for street, travel, and everyday photography, delivering a 35mm full-frame equivalent focal length. Built around a 13-element optical design with STM autofocus, the lens combines a fast f/1.4 aperture with modern conveniences like USB-C firmware updates and water/oil-repellent coatings, making it a competitive choice for creators prioritizing affordability and lightweight portability.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Elements
13 elements
Lens Groups
11 groups
Special Elements
3 ED lenses, 2 high refractive index lenses, 1 aspherical lens
Min focal length
23 mm
Max focal length
23 mm
Focal range
ⓘ
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
23 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
25 cm01500

Autofocus

Type
STM stepping motor
Modes
AF/MF
Focus Breathing
Minimal

Build

Firmware
USB-C upgradeable
Coatings
Water- and oil-repellent front element coating

Performance

Angle of View
Diagonal: 64.1°, Horizontal: 55.1°, Vertical: 38.2°
Full Frame Equivalent
~35mm (on APS-C)
Resolution
6K
Distortion
Low distortion

Features

Eye AF
Supported
EXIF Transmission
Supported
Electronic Aperture
Supported
Focus Breathing
Minimal
Chromatic Aberration Control
Effective

Physical

Lens weight
302 g
Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm
Lens mount
ⓘ
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, Nikon Z