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    Meike 35 mm f/ 1.7 MC
    Meike 35 mm f/ 1.7 MC

    Meike 35 mm f/ 1.7 MC

    35mm · f/1.7

    Overview

    The Meike 35mm f/1.7 is a budget manual-focus APS-C lens praised for its all-metal build and compact size. Optically, it delivers sharp center performance, especially stopped down, with nice bokeh, good contrast, and well-controlled chromatic aberration. Weaknesses include soft corners and vignetting wide open, strong field curvature, and a de-clicked aperture ring that can shift accidentally. It suits photographers seeking an affordable, characterful prime for casual or street photography, but its manual focus and optical flaws may frustrate those needing edge-to-edge sharpness.