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Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed 35mm
Its bright f/1.7 aperture and 11-element, 9-group optical design enable shallow depth-of-field and solid light gathering in a manual-focus prime. The lens features super multi-coating to suppress flare, and its 363g alloy build feels substantial yet compact for a budget option. Best for cost-conscious Sony E-mount APS-C shooters learning manual exposure and bokeh control without relying on autofocus.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/1.7
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weight 363 g
af type STM
lens type Wide-Angle
85 Overall Score
Price CA$108
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-Angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 49 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed 35mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 55-200mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | 22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 363 | 255 | 550 | 515 | 116 | 210 |
| AF Type | STM | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | STM | Stepping motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed 35mm | 86.6 | 91.8 | 51.4 | 96 | 41.7 | 94.3 | 63.6 | 34.1 | 54.2 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.8 | 70.2 | 77 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.8 | 86.4 | 63.6 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 84 | 80.8 | 78.4 | 91.7 | 36 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.7 | 35.3 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.8 | 15.8 | 89.9 | 81.2 | 73.1 | 24.6 | 91.7 | 93.3 | 88 | 96.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$108
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May 29, 2026 CA$108
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