Meike has launched the 23mm f/1.4 for Sony E-mount, a compact and affordable wide-angle prime designed for APS-C mirrorless users. Offering a 35mm-equivalent field of view, this lens is ideal for street photography, environmental portraits, video work, and everyday shooting—especially for creators who value fast optics and artistic flexibility without the premium price tag.
With its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, the Meike 23mm offers strong low-light capability and the ability to create shallow depth-of-field effects typically unavailable in kit zooms. This makes it particularly appealing for isolating subjects, shooting indoors, or adding a cinematic look to handheld video and b-roll.
The lens is built around 10 elements in 8 groups, including one extra-low dispersion (ED) element and two high-refractive elements to help control distortion and chromatic aberration. The result is a sharp, contrast-rich image with reduced edge softness, even when shot wide open.
Although it lacks autofocus, the manual focus design features a smooth, well-damped focus ring and a de-clicked aperture ring—features that are especially useful for videographers and those who prefer tactile control over exposure and focus. The compact, all-metal construction lends a premium feel, and the relatively lightweight design (about 300g) ensures it pairs well with Sony’s smaller APS-C camera bodies.
With a minimum focusing distance of just 0.25 metres, the lens allows for semi-macro perspectives, useful for detail shots, food photography, or video product work. A 52mm front filter thread also supports ND or polarising filters for creative control on location.
In a market filled with slow kit lenses or expensive primes, the Meike 23mm f/1.4 stands out by offering fast optics and solid optical performance at a price that suits hobbyists, students, and budget-conscious creatives alike.
Specifications:
- Mount: Sony E-mount (APS-C)
- Focal Length: 23mm (≈35mm full-frame equivalent)
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Optical Design: 10 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- Aperture Blades: 9
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.25m
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Focus: Manual
- Weight: ≈300g
- Build: All-metal barrel with de-clicked aperture ring
Price and Availability:
The Meike 23mm f/1.4 for Sony E-mount APS-C is available now via the official Meike website and selected dealers. Priced at approximately £89 / $99, it offers a compelling blend of speed, build quality, and creative control for everyday photography and video work. Regional pricing may vary.
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