Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm
Combining an f/2.0 aperture with a lightweight 298g build and STM autofocus, this lens delivers a classic 35mm field of view on full-frame Nikon Z bodies without the bulk. Its 11-blade diaphragm and multilayered coatings produce smooth bokeh and controlled flaring at a price point that significantly undercuts first-party options. This is best for budget-conscious street and portrait photographers seeking a fast, everyday prime with native autofocus.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong optical (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202692/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 praised the lens for its sharp image quality, fast autofocus, and great value. It is widely recommended for portraits and video.
- Sharp and high image quality praised across reviews.
- Fast and reliable autofocus performance highlighted.
- Great value for money, often recommended as a budget-friendly prime.
- Solid build and well-suited for video and low-light use.
- Q4 202570/100
Reviewers praise value, sharpness, and autofocus speed in this period, though some note minor build concerns (wobbly aperture ring) and low-light AF limits.
- Excellent value for price, sharp images, and fast/reliable autofocus.
- Some reviewers note wobbly aperture ring and low-light AF struggles.
- Good build quality, metal mount, USB-C firmware updates praised.
- Pleasing bokeh and overall image quality, especially at f/1.8.
- Q3 2025100/100
Buyers in Q3 2025 praise the lens for sharpness, fast autofocus, light weight, and excellent value. One notes initial AF issues resolved by a firmware update.
- Sharpness and image quality exceed expectations, especially for the price.
- Fast, quiet autofocus; eye AF works well in portraits and events.
- Lightweight, solid build with useful features like USB-C firmware update and aperture ring.
- Initial firmware (v1.0) caused AF hunting; later versions (1.08+) fixed it.
- Q2 202592/100
Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value, with a vintage look and solid build quality.
- Sharp, fast autofocus, lightweight, and good build quality at an affordable price.
- Provides vintage aesthetic and good bokeh, suitable for portraits and low light.
- One user reported occasional autofocus lock-up, possibly due to camera compatibility.
- Compact design with convenient features like detachable lens hood and AF/MF switch.
- Q3 202492/100
Buyers praise the lens for its excellent value, sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid build, with some noting minor softness and chromatic aberration at wide apertures.
- Great value and performance for the price, rivalling more expensive lenses.
- Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus, good in low light and for video.
- Sharpness is very good, though some users note slight softness at edges wide open.
- Chromatic aberration visible in high contrast scenes, correctable in post.
Based on 47 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Multilayered Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sigma Contemporary 207975 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 298 | 544 | 135 | 260 | 350 | 318 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | stepping motor | STM stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | wide-angle-zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm | 53.8 | 34.4 | 76.2 | 60.1 | 66.2 | 21 | 63.6 | 33.3 | 89.3 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 63.6 | 89.3 | 85.3 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 92.5 | 44.2 | 73.8 | 77.7 | 0 | 82.9 | 77.2 | 95.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 207975 Compare | 53.8 | 82 | 88.6 | 92.7 | 83.1 | 84.4 | 80.5 | 68.3 | 29.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 82.5 | 66.8 | 78.3 | 77.7 | 0 | 81.4 | 69.4 | 37.8 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82 | 84.8 | 56.7 | 92.8 | 84.4 | 0 | 80 | 35.5 | 83.4 |
Price
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Price History
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