Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 GFX - Lens review and specs

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Fujifilm G Prime medium-format 2026

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85mm

Focal length

f/1.8

Max aperture

406 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.4

f/1.8

f/2.8

Constant Aperture

Near focus10' 8"

Far focus11' 4"

Total DOF8"

Hyperfocal359' 5"

Subject distance11' 0"

Focal length85 mm

Aperturef/1.8

SensorMedium Format

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

This preview uses 85mm, f/1.8, and Medium Format. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Diaphragm blades: 11

Optics

Optical construction: 11 elements in 7 groups

Focusing

Minimum focus: 65 cm
Max magnification: 0.17×
AF motor: STM stepping motor

Physical

Weight: 406 g
Filter thread: 62 mm
Hood included: Yes
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Portraits, Travel, Weddings

Release year: 2026
Announced: Jul 21, 2026
Approx price: $399 USD
Optical correction & RAW development: NDPix Photo Editor

The best

Medium-format autofocus short telephoto for Fujifilm GFX with 85mm focal length and f/1.8 aperture.

Also

Official 399 USD price, 11-blade diaphragm, 0.65m close focus and approximately 406g weight.

Summary

The Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 GFX is a medium-format autofocus lens for Fujifilm GFX cameras. It combines an 85mm focal length with a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, a reported 11-element, 7-group optical design and an 11-blade diaphragm. Meike’s official product page presents it as an 85mm f/1.8 Medium Format Auto Focus G Mount Portrait Lens for Fujifilm GFX systems, with a regular price of 399 USD. Available technical information also points to 0.65m minimum focus, 0.17x maximum magnification, an STM stepping motor, a 62mm filter thread and an approximate 406g weight without caps.

On GFX medium format bodies, an 85mm lens works as a short telephoto portrait option with natural perspective and useful background compression. The f/1.8 aperture matters because it can deliver shallow depth of field, keep ISO lower indoors and make available-light work more practical without always relying on flash or a tripod. The 11-blade diaphragm is also relevant for portrait photographers because it should help keep out-of-focus transitions smooth when backgrounds include lights, foliage or textured interiors.

This combination of autofocus, medium-format coverage and moderate weight makes the lens suitable for portraits, weddings, editorial sessions, calm events, travel portraits and detail shots with subject separation. The 0.65m close-focus distance and 0.17x magnification do not make it a macro lens, but they are useful for tighter framing of hands, accessories, food or small products. Exact physical dimensions, weather sealing, supplied hood and external controls remain unconfirmed, so those details should be revisited when a fuller technical sheet is available.