Meike's new street-friendly prime is fast and affordable
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2026 is kicking off with quite the selection of fast prime lenses for APS-C cameras. First, 7Artisans unveiled a trio of F1.8 lenses. Now, Meike has released the AF 23mm F1.4 lens (35mm equiv.), which is available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Meike's latest lens features autofocus powered by an STM motor, which Meike claims is quiet and responsive. It's compatible with face and eye detection, including during video recording. Meike also says there's minimal distortion and focus breathing. It can focus as close as 0.25m (9.8").
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The optical design comprises 13 elements in 11 groups, and it features a 9-blade aperture. It offers a 58mm filter thread. It's relatively compact and lightweight to feel at home on smaller APS-C bodies, measuring 66.5mm x 81mm (2.6 x 3.2") and weighing 298g (10.5oz) for the E mount model, and 302g (10.6oz) for the Z mount version.
Unlike many budget lenses, the Meike 23mm F1.4 offers some on-lens controls. That includes an aperture ring and an AF/MF switch. It also features a water and oil-repellent coating on the front element and offers a USB-C port for firmware updates. The lens also supports EXIF data.
The Meike AF 23mm F1.4 is available for purchase as of today for E and Z mounts through Meike's website for $290. The product page also has references to an X mount version that doesn't seem to be available yet, but hopefully Fujifilm users don't have to wait long for that addition.
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