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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.