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Meike 35mm F1.7 35mm
Its bright f/1.7 aperture and 11-element, 9-group optical design enable shallow depth-of-field and solid light gathering in a manual-focus prime. The lens features super multi-coating to suppress flare, and its 363g alloy build feels substantial yet compact for a budget option. Best for cost-conscious Sony E-mount APS-C shooters learning manual exposure and bokeh control without relying on autofocus.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture 22
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weight 363 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
51 Overall Score
Price CA$108
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average optical (26th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Super multi-coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 1.7 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 49 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike 35mm F1.7 35mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | 22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 363 | 550 | 135 | 515 | 116 | 210 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Stepping Motor | STM | Stepping motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 35mm F1.7 35mm | 15.1 | 16 | 63.5 | 96.1 | 26.3 | 25 | 63.9 | 34 | 54 | 80.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55 | 87.3 | 62.9 | 85.1 | 91.2 | 85.1 | 81.1 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 90.2 | 36.7 | 69.9 | 78.8 | 0 | 83.5 | 74 | 94.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 46 | 33 | 79.5 | 78.8 | 0 | 96 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.6 | 34.9 | 63.6 | 78.8 | 63.9 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 55 | 16 | 89.7 | 81.5 | 72.6 | 25 | 91.7 | 93.3 | 87.9 | 96.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$108
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May 29, 2026 CA$108
Usage Scores
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