Meike SE Series MK-3520FFSTM-Z
With STM autofocus, eye detection, and a featherlight 297g polymer build, this 35mm F2.0 L-mount prime delivers responsive, silent focusing. Its Type-C firmware upgrade port and full EXIF transmission provide modern flexibility rarely found at this price. It’s ideal for macro and portrait shooters needing accurate AF and a sharp 84.3-point macro score without the weight of faster glass.
About This Lens
An everyday prime lens ideal for a multitude of subject matter, the 35mm f/2.0 AF Lens from Meike is a versatile option for capturing images at a classic focal length for portrait photography. Designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, this lens is widely compatible. Its f/2.0 maximum aperture avails working in difficult lighting scenarios and offers greater control over your depth of field. Also, multilayered coatings to the lens glass minimize ghosting and flare, producing greater contrast and truer colors.
- Full-Frame | f/2.0 to f/22
- Fast Aperture Everyday Prime
- Autofocus Design
- Multilayered Coatings
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong build (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average aperture (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Multilayered Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike SE Series MK-3520FFSTM-Z | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Viltrox AF 35mm f1.7 Z | Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS12060 | Canon RF-S RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-75mm | 35mm | 12-60mm | 18-150mm | 56mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | 5.6 | 6.3 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | E Mount |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 298 | 550 | 180 | 286 | 621 | 880 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | prime | standard | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike SE Series MK-3520FFSTM-Z | 53.3 | 35.2 | 70.9 | 55.4 | 61.4 | 20.9 | 91.3 | 34 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 81.2 | 63.1 | 83.9 | 87.9 | 79.1 | 79.9 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f1.7 Z Compare | 85.5 | 92.7 | 92.8 | 72 | 63.1 | 91.8 | 62.7 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS12060 Compare | 53.3 | 56.9 | 83.2 | 94.3 | 63.1 | 57.5 | 91.3 | 93.6 | 72.5 | 79.7 |
| Canon RF-S RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 54.6 | 38.6 | 84.9 | 87.2 | 55.2 | 0 | 97.1 | 89.9 | 94.5 |
| Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus Compare | 85.5 | 97.9 | 18.5 | 97.9 | 73.3 | 97.9 | 62.7 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
Usage Scores
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