Meike SE Series MK-3520FFSTM-Z 35mm
With STM autofocus, eye detection, and a featherlight 297g polymer build, this 35mm F2.0 L-mount prime delivers responsive, silent focusing. Its Type-C firmware upgrade port and full EXIF transmission provide modern flexibility rarely found at this price. It’s ideal for macro and portrait shooters needing accurate AF and a sharp 84.3-point macro score without the weight of faster glass.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong build (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202692/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 praised the lens for its sharp image quality, fast autofocus, and great value. It is widely recommended for portraits and video.
- Sharp and high image quality praised across reviews.
- Fast and reliable autofocus performance highlighted.
- Great value for money, often recommended as a budget-friendly prime.
- Solid build and well-suited for video and low-light use.
- Q4 202570/100
Reviewers praise value, sharpness, and autofocus speed in this period, though some note minor build concerns (wobbly aperture ring) and low-light AF limits.
- Excellent value for price, sharp images, and fast/reliable autofocus.
- Some reviewers note wobbly aperture ring and low-light AF struggles.
- Good build quality, metal mount, USB-C firmware updates praised.
- Pleasing bokeh and overall image quality, especially at f/1.8.
- Q3 2025100/100
Buyers in Q3 2025 praise the lens for sharpness, fast autofocus, light weight, and excellent value. One notes initial AF issues resolved by a firmware update.
- Sharpness and image quality exceed expectations, especially for the price.
- Fast, quiet autofocus; eye AF works well in portraits and events.
- Lightweight, solid build with useful features like USB-C firmware update and aperture ring.
- Initial firmware (v1.0) caused AF hunting; later versions (1.08+) fixed it.
- Q2 202592/100
Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value, with a vintage look and solid build quality.
- Sharp, fast autofocus, lightweight, and good build quality at an affordable price.
- Provides vintage aesthetic and good bokeh, suitable for portraits and low light.
- One user reported occasional autofocus lock-up, possibly due to camera compatibility.
- Compact design with convenient features like detachable lens hood and AF/MF switch.
- Q3 202492/100
Buyers praise the lens for its excellent value, sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid build, with some noting minor softness and chromatic aberration at wide apertures.
- Great value and performance for the price, rivalling more expensive lenses.
- Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus, good in low light and for video.
- Sharpness is very good, though some users note slight softness at edges wide open.
- Chromatic aberration visible in high contrast scenes, correctable in post.
Based on 47 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Multilayered Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike SE Series MK-3520FFSTM-Z 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 298 | 615 | 92 | 255 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike SE Series MK-3520FFSTM-Z 35mm | 54.5 | 40.4 | 71.9 | 55.1 | 62 | 24.4 | 63.5 | 34.2 | 88 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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