Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II: B&H Photo / Amazon
The Meike 85mm F1.8 SE Mark II has been announced, and it can be preordered from major retailers now. Meike says the Mark II brings reduced CA, improved image quality, faster focus, and a closer minimum focusing distance. The big practical upgrades are the closer focusing (0.65m), the updated optical formula (11 elements / 7 groups), and an 11-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh.
- Mount: Canon EF (Full Frame coverage)
- Focal length: 85mm (on APS-C it behaves like ~127.5mm equivalent)
- Max aperture: f/1.8
- Aperture range (as listed): f/1.8 – f/16
- Optical design: 11 elements in 7 groups
- Diaphragm: 11 blades
- Minimum focus distance: 0.65m
- Max magnification: 0.17×
- AF motor: STM (stepping motor)
- Firmware updates: USB-C / Type-C interface on the mount
- Filter thread: 62mm
- Weight: ~369g
