Meike’s New 85mm f/1.8 SE II for E, L, and Z Mount Costs Just $230

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A black Meike 85mm f/1.8 camera lens is shown upright on a plain white background, with the brand name and lens specifications visible on the front of the barrel.

Meike has released its new, affordable 85mm f/1.8 SE II lens for full-frame cameras. The autofocus-equipped portrait prime is available now in Sony E, L-Mount, and Nikon Z mounts for just $230.

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  1. KeilaNovember 21, 2025 at 6:07 AM

    Great find — thanks for sharing! 👏 The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE II looks like an incredible value: fast AF, improved optics, and a closer minimum focus distance (0.65m) — all for just ~$230.

    At PHE Photos (https://phephotos.com/), we’re always excited about affordable gear that delivers real, usable quality for portrait and studio work — this lens could be a real game-changer for budget-conscious creators.

    Looking forward to seeing more innovation in the third-party lens market!

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