N°313433 · Family detail
MeikeCinema·SONY FE mount
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)
Field Notes02
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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