Summary
- Meike is selling its AF 58mm f/1.2 MIX for Sony E, Nikon Z and Fujifilm X.
- Designed for APS-C, it provides a full-frame equivalent field of view of roughly 87mm and has an 11-blade diaphragm.
- Features include autofocus, an AF/MF switch and a click/declick aperture ring.
- The official online-store price is $449.
With the AF 58mm f/1.2 MIX, Meike is bringing a fast autofocus portrait prime to Sony, Nikon and Fujifilm APS-C mirrorless systems, priced at $449.
Its 58mm focal length provides a field of view equivalent to roughly 87mm on full frame, close to the traditional 85mm portrait perspective. The f/1.2 maximum aperture gives photographers shallow-depth-of-field options and more flexibility as light levels fall, without moving to a full-frame system.
A 58mm prime built for portraits
Designed for APS-C sensors, the lens is offered in Sony E, Nikon Z and Fujifilm X mounts. The optical formula uses 14 elements in 10 groups, with an 11-blade diaphragm and an aperture range of f/1.2 to f/16. Meike highlights fine detail and smooth bokeh as key selling points.
Minimum focusing distance is 0.62m, with a 62mm filter thread. At approximately 90mm long and 76mm in diameter, the lens weighs around 450g in Sony E/Fujifilm X versions and 455g in Nikon Z. It is hardly a tiny prime, but its weight is manageable for a fast f/1.2 lens.
Autofocus and controls for photo and video
Autofocus is supported alongside face- and eye-detection functions on compatible camera bodies. A dedicated AF/MF switch and customizable Fn button let photographers change key settings without repeatedly opening camera menus.
The aperture ring can be switched between clicked and clickless operation, making smoother exposure adjustments possible when filming. An aperture-ring lock helps avoid accidental changes, while a USB-C port enables firmware updates.
More information here.
Price and availability
The Meike AF 58mm f/1.2 MIX is already available from Meike’s official online store at a listed price of US$449 across the three mounts. Black, white, silver and two-tone black-and-white finishes are offered. No separate official European price in euros was found.
Competition is already substantial in this category: the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro for Nikon Z is another fast APS-C portrait option, with a different approach to size and construction.
What we think
An autofocus f/1.2 prime with framing close to 85mm can genuinely change how you approach a portrait session. In a dim interior or while shooting near dusk, the freedom to keep ISO a little lower or use a slightly faster shutter speed matters. You can also separate a subject from a busy background without needing a huge shooting space.
On the handling side, the declickable aperture ring is a welcome touch, particularly for hybrid shooters who also record video. At around 450g this is not weightless on a small APS-C body, but it is reasonable for this lens specification.
What we would want to test is autofocus consistency with a moving face and the image at f/1.2: not just sharpness in the eye, but also how backgrounds and bright highlights render. The maker’s samples offer a useful first impression, not an independent test. At $449, those are the things that would decide whether we pick this lens over a less expensive 56mm alternative.
Frequently asked questions
Will it work on full-frame Sony or Nikon Z cameras?
The mount may physically fit some full-frame camera bodies, but the lens is designed to cover APS-C sensors. A compatible full-frame camera should therefore be used in its crop mode where supported.
Does f/1.2 look the same as a full-frame 85mm f/1.2?
Not exactly. The roughly 87mm equivalence describes field of view. Exposure still uses f/1.2, but for comparable framing and viewing conditions, depth of field on APS-C differs from that of a full-frame 85mm f/1.2.
