Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed 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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Super multi-coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/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 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 | Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 XF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-85mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm | 15mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 363 | 59 | 540 | 515 | 210 | 180 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | AF-S | VXD | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed 35mm | 15.3 | 15.7 | 63.8 | 96.3 | 43.8 | 24.2 | 68.4 | 34 | 53.5 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 83.1 | 94.3 | 87.9 | 92.2 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.7 | 86.2 | 64.4 | 85.4 | 87.1 | 83.8 | 0 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.6 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75 | 45.9 | 32.7 | 79 | 77 | 0 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.7 | 15.7 | 90 | 81.8 | 72.2 | 24.2 | 92.8 | 93.4 | 87.9 | 96.3 |
| Viltrox Air 15mm F1.7 XF Compare | 85.5 | 94.6 | 84.7 | 25.3 | 79 | 94.3 | 68.4 | 34 | 60.6 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.uk 1 offer From £143
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