Photo: Meike Meike has announced the SE Series 85mm F1. 8 Mark II lens for full-frame L mount, Z mount and E mount cameras. The third-party lens manufacturer promises improvements across the board with the updated model, while maintaining its budget-friendly price.
Meike changed the optical design for the second iteration, with the new model featuring 11 elements in 7 groups. The company claims that it has reduced chromatic aberration and improved overall image quality as a result. There are also now 11 aperture blades, compared to 9 in the previous model, with Meike promising "outstanding bokeh. "
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The lens can focus as close as 0. 65m (2. 1'). The previous model offered a minimum focusing distance of 0. 85m (2. 8'), so photographers who like to get close will get at least a little improvement on that front. It uses a stepping motor for autofocus, which Meike also says is improved for faster focusing compared to the first version.
Meike's 85mm F1. 8 is compact and lightweight, coming in at 369g (13 oz) and 100. 2mm (3. 9") long. It features a 62mm filter thread and a USB-C port for firmware updates.
The Meike 85mm F1. 8 SE Mark II lens is available today for L mount, E mount and Z mount for $230.
Meike SE Series 85mm F1. 8 Mark II specifications:
Principal specificationsLens typePrime lensMax Format size35mm FFFocal length85 mmLens mountL-Mount, Nikon Z, Sony E, Sony FEApertureMaximum apertureF1. 8Minimum apertureF16Aperture ringNoNumber of diaphragm blades11OpticsElements11Groups7FocusMinimum focus0. 65 m (25. 59″)AutofocusYesMotor typeStepper motorFocus methodInternalDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoPhysicalWeight369 g (0. 81 lb)Diameter76 mm (2. 99″)Length100 mm (3. 94″)SealingNoColourBlackFilter thread62 mm. dpreview.com
2025-11-18 21:40
