The previously reported Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro series full-frame lens is now available for order on the official website.

Here are the details:

• SRP: USD339.99
• Aperture Range: F1.8-F16
• Focal Length: 85mm
• Filter thread: 62mm
• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• Weight: 389g
• Focus Mode: Auto Focus
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.85m
• Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
• Full frame: Diagonal 28° Horizontal 23.5° Vertical 15.8°
• APS-C frame: Diagonal 18.6° Horizontal 15.5° Vertical 10.3°
• Meike lenses are also sold at B&H, Amazon, and Meike’s website
• Additional information:

Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro lens announced in China (E/Z/L)

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As previously reported, Meike officially announced the 85mm f/1.8 Pro series lens in China. Here are the details:

• Full-frame lens
• Lens design: 11 elements in 8 groups
• 9 aperture blades
• Filter size: 62mm
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.85m
• Weight: 389g
• For Sony E and Nikon Z-mount, Leica L-mount will be introduced later
• Meike lenses are also sold at B&H, Amazon, and Meike’s website
• Additional information:

New picture of the upcoming Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro series lens

The next Meike Pro series autofocus full-frame lens will be released in November: 85mm f/1.8

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7Artisans will announce a new 9mm f/5.6 ultra-wide angle lens with a rear ND filter on November 11:

The previously rumored 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II lens will also be announced on November 11:

Additional information on the upcoming 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II lens (E/Z/R/L)

The Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro series lens will be officially announced on November 11:

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Here are some new pictures of the upcoming Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro lens:

The new version will have an improved optical design and improved color balance.

The lens is expected to be announced later in November.

Meike lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H Photo, and Meike's website.

The next Meike Pro series autofocus full-frame lens will be released in November: 85mm f/1.8

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The next Meike Pro series autofocus full-frame lens will be released in November: 85mm f/1.8. The rest of the Pro lenses will be released in 2025 (for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mount):

• Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro (already released)
• Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II Pro (November)
• Meike AF 15mm f/1.8 Pro (2025)
• Meike AF 24mm f/1.8 Pro (2025)
• Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro (2025)

Meike lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H Photo, and Meike's website.

Additional pictures:

Is Meike teasing a new mirrorless lens for Canon RF-mount?

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At the end of the promo video for the new 55mm f/1.8 Pro lens (at the 1:00 minute mark), Meike added what looks like a small teaser where someone is taking a Canon EOS R10 camera and mounting an unknown lens. Is that a hint that Meike will release a new lens for Canon RF-mount?

Reminder: Meike currently sells several different cinema lenses for Canon RF-mount.

Here is the video:

Officially announced: Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro series autofocus full-frame lens (E/Z/L)

Thanks Shutterbug!

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The previously reported Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro series autofocus full-frame lens for E/Z/L mount is now officially announced and available for order. Here is the information for the new lens:

• SRP: USD329.99
• Aperture Range: F1.8-F16
• Focal Length: 55mm
• Filter thread:Ф 58mm
• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• Weight: 364g
• Focus Mode: Auto Focus
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.55m
• Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
• Full frame: Diagonal 43.3° Horizontal 36.3° Vertical 24.5°
• APS-C frame: Diagonal 28.7° Horizontal 24° Vertical 16°
• Additional information and pictures:

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Here are a few more pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro series full-frame lens (check the official Meike website for updates, Meike lenses are also sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H):

• Weight: 365g
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.55m
• Filter size: 58mm
• New Pro line of lenses

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Several new Chinese lenses will be announced next week:

• Venus Optics Laowa 55mm & 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lenses on October 14th (check website)
• Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro full-frame lens on October 17th (check website)
• Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C  lens on October 14 (check website)
• AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 lens on October 19th (check website)

 
Also - the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 FE “Chip” ultra-thin pancake lens funding campaign on Indiegogo is ending tomorrow:

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 FE “Chip” ultra-thin pancake lens now available (almost sold out)

Updates on the latest Kickstarter+Indiegogo photography projects

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The new Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro series full-frame lens will be announced on October 17th for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mount (check the official Meike website for updates, Meike lenses are also sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H):

• Weight: 365g
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.55m
• Filter size: 58mm
• New Pro line of lenses

Updated Meike Pro full-frame lens roadmap

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The previously reported Meike 35mm f/2 full-frame autofocus lens for E/Z/L mount is now officially released and available for purchase:

• SRP: USD179.99
• Aperture Range: F2.0-F22
• Focal Length: 35mm
• Filter thread:Ф 58mm
• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• Weight: 298g
• Focus Mode: Auto Focus
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.45m
• Lens Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
• Full frame: Diagonal 64° Horizontal 54.9° Vertical 38°
• APS-C frame: Diagonal 44.2° Horizontal 37.2° Vertical 25.1°
• Weight: 298g(E Mount)/300g(Z Mount)/297g(L Mount)
• Size: 73*91mm(E Mount)/73*93mm(Z Mount)/73*90mm(L Mount)

Meike lenses are also sold at B&H Photo, Amazon, and Meike’s online store (which offers international shipping).

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