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Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro
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Meike · 35 mm · f/1.8 · Nikon Z, Leica L mount

Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro

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KEY FACTS
BrandMeike
Announcement dateJul 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jul 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 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.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Optical Construction
12 elements in 10 groups
Aspherical Elements
2
ED Elements
3
Angle of View (Full Frame)
55.5° diagonal
Maximum Magnification
0.13x
Min focal length
35 mm
Max focal length
35 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.8
Max aperture zoom
1.8
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
35 cm01500

Build

Mount Material
Metal
Barrel Material
High-density plastic
Dimensions
74mm diameter x 93mm length

Autofocus

Type
STM (Stepping Motor)
Focus Breathing
Minimal/Zero
AF/MF Switch
Yes
Firmware Updates
USB-C port for online updates

Features

Aperture Ring
Adjustable with declickable 1/3-stop clicks
Focus Ring
Wide, rubberized with smooth, dampened throw
Coating
Multi-layer nano coating
EXIF Transmission
Yes, electronic contacts
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Physical

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.
Nikon Z, Leica L
Lens weight
400 g