Meike’s New Lens And Adapters For Canon

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Meike has confirmed its second-generation AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II, a full-frame autofocus portrait lens designed for the Canon EF mount and co-launched under the MEIREC brand. The lens sticks with the classic 85mm f/1.8 formula that has long been popular for portraits, low-light shooting, and subject separation, but brings an updated SE II autofocus design. It is meant for photographers still using Canon EF DSLRs and those shooting on Canon RF mirrorless bodies via adapters.

In terms of specs, the AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II offers an aperture range of f/1.8 to f/16, uses an 11-blade diaphragm, and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.65 meters. The optical design consists of 11 elements in 7 groups, and the lens weighs around 369 grams. A 62mm filter thread is used, and autofocus is handled by the updated SE II AF system, which is designed to support reliable face and eye detection when used on compatible bodies.

Alongside the lens, MEIREC is also introducing new EF-to-RF adapters to make the transition to Canon RF systems easier. These EFTR adapters come in two versions, a standard model and a control ring version. Both maintain full electronic communication, meaning autofocus, aperture control, and EXIF data should work as expected on Canon RF cameras. The control ring adapter adds a programmable ring similar to Canon’s native RF lenses, giving RF users a bit more flexibility while continuing to use EF-mount glass.