Meike AF 85mm F1.8 G-Mount for GFX
p.1 #1Meike AF 85mm F1.8 G-Mount for GFX
The Meike AF 85mm F1.8 G-mount for GFX looks interesting to me. Compared to the GF80mm f/1.7, it is smaller and lighter, appears to focus quietly, quickly and accurately (STM motor), and costs only a fraction of the Fujinon. It is also great that, like many other GF lenses, it has a 62mm filter thread. Unfortunately, it lacks an aperture ring. Early reviews sound promising, and I am considering getting one. Has anyone had any experience with this lens yet?
Here are two initial reviews:
Here are two initial reviews:
Oct 01, 2026 at 12:22 PM
p.1 #2Meike AF 85mm F1.8 G-Mount for GFX
It's pretty allright, vignetting and corner softness is what it is, but it works really well. No brainer if on a budget for this focal length. Don't regret my purchase.
Oct 01, 2026 at 12:28 PM
p.1 #3Meike AF 85mm F1.8 G-Mount for GFX
For those that want a 65mm equivalent it is "all right"... Both it and the Fuji 80mm has pros and cons, but neither of them is "normal focal length", and no one seems to make a close competitor to Fuji's 110mm (which is more "normal")
Oct 01, 2026 at 12:36 PM
p.1 #4Meike AF 85mm F1.8 G-Mount for GFX
I haven't had any experience with an equivalent focal length of around 65mm yet, but I imagine it would be well-suited for portraits. So far, I’ve mainly used the GF50 and GF63 for portraits, and I’m very happy with them overall. But with its f/1.8 aperture and the longer focal length, the Meike 85mm would certainly be a significant step toward a medium- or large-format look, without requiring the use of a truly long telephoto lens. It’s more like a very long standard lens. It sounds like an exciting option, and at that price point, it’s easier to give it a try than to spend four or five times as much on the GF80 right away.
Oct 01, 2026 at 01:32 PM
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p.1 #5Meike AF 85mm F1.8 G-Mount for GFX
RWNPhoto wrote:
For those that want a 65mm equivalent it is "all right"... Both it and the Fuji 80mm has pros and cons, but neither of them is "normal focal length", and no one seems to make a close competitor to Fuji's 110mm (which is more "normal")
Meike also appears to be working on a 65mm f/1.4 and a 110mm f/1.8 for GFX. It would be great if they incorporated an aperture ring into these as well and perhaps put a bit more care into the design. Overall, however, it is very welcome news that GFX users will soon have access to a range of affordable, fast autofocus lenses. I really hope Sigma gets on board with this, too.
For those that want a 65mm equivalent it is "all right"... Both it and the Fuji 80mm has pros and cons, but neither of them is "normal focal length", and no one seems to make a close competitor to Fuji's 110mm (which is more "normal")
Meike also appears to be working on a 65mm f/1.4 and a 110mm f/1.8 for GFX. It would be great if they incorporated an aperture ring into these as well and perhaps put a bit more care into the design. Overall, however, it is very welcome news that GFX users will soon have access to a range of affordable, fast autofocus lenses. I really hope Sigma gets on board with this, too.
Oct 03, 2026 at 12:34 AM
p.1 #6Meike AF 85mm F1.8 G-Mount for GFX
Oh if Sigma made some GF lenses, sign me up! They, like Cosina, are fabulous.
Oct 08, 2026 at 08:48 PM
p.1 #7Meike AF 85mm F1.8 G-Mount for GFX
It's great that there's a budget AF option on GFX, but I find the rendering to be very generic and uninspiring. I would much rather be manually focusing the Mitakon 80mm f1.6.
Nov 06, 2026 at 11:56 AM