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Meike AF Air 25mm/35mm/56mm f/1.7 compact APS-C lenses additional information (Z/E/X)

At the 2026 CP+ show in Japan Meike had on display their upcoming Meike AF Air 25mm/35mm/56mm f/1.7 compact APS-C lenses for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z (previously reported here). Here are the new details from Phototrend:

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2026 CP+ show recap

Here ere some of the new products that were on display at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see also this page): 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full frame lens for E/Z/L – expected at the end of 2026 with a price tag of around $800 (check website for updates). Songraw AF 50mm f/1.2 & 85mm […]

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First pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II MIX lens (E/Z/L)

Here are the first pictures of the previously rumored Meike 85mm f/1.4 II MIX full-frame autofocus lens, which will replace the current version and will be part of the Meike MIX series. The new lens will be on display at the 20206 CP+ in Japan at the end of February, and will be available for […]

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Additional information on the rumored Meike Air compact APS-C lenses + a new AF 85mm f/1.4 SE lens

Last month, I reported that Meike is working on new lightweight lenses with a silver ring – this was the first leaked picture: Here is some additional information on the new/upcoming Meike AF Air APS-C lenses:

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Announced: new Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II lens (EF/F/Z/E)

The previously rumored Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II lens for EF/F/Z/E mount is now officially announced: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Meike store Additional information:

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Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 APS-C lens now available for order (E/X/Z)

The previously reported Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 APS-C lens (E/X/Z) is now available for order at the official online store. Update – the new lens is now also available at B&H Photo. Additional information on the new lens:

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Weird: Meike to announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II lens for Canon EF mount

Meike is rumored to announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II lens for the Canon EF mount. This is a strange move when third-party lens manufacturers are trying really hard to get approval to produce mirrorless lenses for the Canon RF mount: Viltrox is rumored to release new lenses for Canon RF mount

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New Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 APS-C lens coming on December 18th (E/X/Z)

The previously reported Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 APS-C lens will be officially announced on December 18th. Check the official Meike website, B&H Photo, and Amazon for updates. Here is what we know so far:

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Meike Black Friday Deals

The Meike Black Friday Deals have already started: Meike savings at B&H Photo Meike savings on Amazon (see also this list) Check also the official Meike website

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New Meike SE series 85mm f/1.8 Mark II full-frame autofocus lens announced for $229 (Z/L/E)

Meike announced a new SE series 85mm f/1.8 Mark II full-frame autofocus lens for Z/L/E mount. Compared with the previous Mark I version, the new 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II features less CA, better image quality, faster focusing speed, and a closer focusing distance (0.65cm). Orders are now open at: Amazon Meike online store Additional […]

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