Meike AF 85mm F/1.8 Pro

Specifications01

MountSONY FE

Focal length85mm

Max aperturef/1.8

TypeCinema · Portrait · Telephoto · Prime

Weight389 g

Filter size62 mm

Physical length95 mm

Min focus distance0.85 m

Aperture blades9

Optical elements11

Groups8

Lens hoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Additional Info02

Category["Sony FE (Full Format)"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating6

Other FeaturesAperture ring Firmware updates via USB-C/Bluetooth Mount sealing

Review VerdictThe Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro is fairly decent, but not without caveats. The sharpness is OK at f/1.8, although users with high-resolution cameras will wish for more here. Stopped down to medium aperture settings, the results are much better. Vignetting and image distortions are well controlled, and it is commendable that, unlike others, Meike walked the extra mile and implemented an auto-correction profile for these aspects. Lateral CAs are a bit more pronounced but still within acceptable limits. The background bokeh can struggle in difficult scenes, unfortunately. The lens is tightly assembled with generally good quality of the used materials. However, we didn't like the (clicked) aperture ring, which just slips too easily. The AF is more smooth than fast. Meike argues that the lens is primarily meant for video, and the AF is aligned to this. If you are on a budget, the Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro is a viable option, but also check out the competition.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":7,"Optical Quality":6,"Price / Performance":8}

Review Published2025-11-27T11:23:45+00:00

Optical Construction11 elements in 8 groups (2x ED, 3x HR, 1x aspherical)

Summary02

Meike AF 85mm F/1.8 Pro is a Sony FE-mount prime portrait lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 for low-light and shallow depth of field. Intended mainly for portraits and general shooting.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Sony E mount has a flange distance of 18 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

Native lenses set the aperture, and often the focus, electronically. On a plain adapter they do not work. Use an electronic adapter made for this pair; for many pairs nobody makes one. Fully manual lenses are the exception.