Key Take-Aways:

The Meike 85mm F1.4 Ⅱ is an autofocus full-frame 85mm f/1.4 portrait lens for L-mount with a Hyper STM motor, 11 aperture blades, a 77 mm filter thread, a 0.81 m minimum focus distance and a weight of 653 g in L-mount. It adds an AF/MF switch, a click/de-click aperture ring with an aperture lock, a function button and a USB-C firmware port, and Meike sells it for $569. It is the Mark II of the Meike 85mm f/1.4. As of Oct 2026, two written reviews and four videos are linked. Phillip Reeve, who tested it on a Nikon Z7 II, finds it so sharp wide open in the centre and mid-frame that it exceeds what the 46 MP sensor can resolve, with excellent corners by f/2.8, mild pincushion distortion, well-controlled chromatic aberration and better flare resistance and coma than the Mark I. He also finds quiet autofocus that is fairly quick, relatively strong focus breathing and a close-up that is soft wide open, and he prefers the bokeh and sunstars of the Mark I. Matthew Richards of Digital Camera World, shooting on a Sony A7 III, praises the excellent sharpness, beautiful bokeh, fast and consistently accurate autofocus and the aperture lock and handling extras, and lists the single function button, the chunky size and the lack of full weather sealing as drawbacks. Of the videos, Christopher Frost titles his “Meike’s Masterpiece?” and PR-Reviews asks “Is this the sharpest 85mm 1.4 Ever?”; Photography Info and Jay Soundo review it on Sony.

From Meike:

Quick Overview

AF 85mm F1.4 II MIX series

Wide-open F1.4, poetic bokeh, portrait perfection

0.81m Minimum Focus Distance

Lightweight Design

61 Megapixels

Fast Autofocus

Multiple Color Options

Professional Controls

High Color Fidelity

Both the Panda Edition and White Edition come standard with 2 lens hoods: 1 black and 1 white. Lens hoods in both colors can be properly attached to the lens and used normally. Please use them with confidence.

85mm — The Golden Portrait Focal Length

85mm is the classic portrait focal length, delivering natural perspective and minimal distortion — ideal for portraits, street photography, still life, and more.

F1.4 Large Aperture

The F1.4 large aperture creates soft and creamy background blur, effortlessly separating the subject from the background for cleaner, more striking images.

67MP Resolution

Equipped with a professional high-definition optical design, the lens captures every fine detail with precision, maintaining sharp edges and minimal distortion even at ultra-high resolutions.Directly feed the Sony A7R6 camera (66.8 megapixels).

APO-Level Chromatic Aberration Correction

Professional APO optics effectively eliminate color fringing and edge blur, delivering pure, clean colors with exceptional clarity.

Hyper STM Motor

High-performance STM motor delivers fast, accurate, and silent autofocus — ideal for both video and portrait photography.

High-Speed Autofocus

Smooth, precise autofocus with seamless subject tracking and focus transitions, delivering cinematic results for both photography and video.

0.81m Minimum Focus Distance

Ideal for both full-body portraits and half-body close-ups. Even at close focusing distances, the background blur remains smooth and elegant, adding a premium look to everyday shots.

Lightweight Design

Constructed with advanced polymer materials, the lens maintains its large aperture and excellent resolution while achieving a lightweight body of only approx. 648g.

Outstanding Video Performance

Designed for video creators, this full-frame portrait lens delivers silent autofocus, smooth focus transitions, and cinematic bokeh for everything from vlogs to commercial productions.

Professional Control System Premium Feel Meets Practical Functionality

A comprehensive and efficient control system helps photographers quickly adapt to different shooting scenarios and improve workflow efficiency.

AF/MF Switch: Quickly switch between autofocus and manual focus

Custom Fn Button: Assign shortcut functions for faster operation

Click / De-Click Aperture Ring Switch: Smooth aperture adjustment for video shooting and flexible exposure control

Aperture Lock: Secure aperture settings and prevent accidental changes

More Details

*Type-C firmware upgrade port

*EXIF data transmission

77mm standard filter thread

*Compatible with magnetic filters for faster lens changes and more convenient outdoor shooting

Official Website

This is the Mark II of meike-85mm-f1-4. Meike publishes the weight per mount (E 648 g, Z 656 g, L 653 g), so the 653 g in the frontmatter is the L-mount figure (the approx. 648 g in the text above is the Sony E weight); the size of 85 mm by 110 mm is given once for the lens, and the 28 degree angle of view is the diagonal figure for full frame.

Reviews:

• Digital Camera World: Meike 85mm f/1.4 Mix II review: wait ages for an updated, upgraded Meike 85mm prime and then two come along almost at once. This one’s the best, Matthew Richards, Jul 2026
• Phillip Reeve: REVIEW: Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM MIX II, Martin, Jul 2026

YouTube:

• Photography Info: Meike AF 85mm f1.4 II Review – Is This the Perfect 85mm Lens? feat. Sony A7 V, Jul 2026
• Christopher Frost: Meike’s Masterpiece? AF 85mm f/1.4 ‘Mix’ II lens review, Jul 2026
• Jay Soundo: Meike 85mm F1.4 II Review | Portrait Lens Tested on Sony, Jul 2026
• PR-Reviews: Is this the sharpest 85mm 1.4 Ever?, Jul 2026