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DARK SECRETS: Meike - The Real Truth

These unusual lens rumors hint at what Canon RF shooters are craving: More third-party, full-frame autofocus lenses

A new brand selling RF mount optics in Vietnam looks suspiciously similar to another major third-party brand

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Sirui and Meike pull lenses from online shelves amid high-profile Nikon legal battle (report)

While Nikon takes Viltrox to court, other cheap lens manufacturers have pulled their wares, raising the question: is there a link?

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GoldenEye! The sequel to this breakthrough "golden portrait" lens for Nikon, Sony and L-Mount cameras has leaked

Leaked images of the "golden portrait" Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II Mix have surfaced, proving the rumors of the groundbreaking lens true

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Viltrox's Air prime lenses are now available in silver…but only for Fujifilm X-mount

Viltrox has released the 35mm and 56mm f/1.7 Air APS-C prime lenses for Fujifilm X-mount in an eye-catching silver color

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Nikon's F-mount refuses to die, but it's not because DSLRs are making a comeback

Nikon could be breathing new life into F-mount lenses without even realizing

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New images of Meike Air lenses leaked – but are these just knock-offs of Viltrox’s namesake series?

New images of the upcoming Meike Air lens series are circulating, but what separates them from Viltrox’s own Air range?

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Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro AF review: What price a ‘pro’ lens? This one’s easy on the wallet

The full-frame compatible Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro AF comes in Nikon Z and Sony E mount options, with fancy features, strong build quality, and a budget price tag

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The new Meike 23mm f/1.4 weighs about as much as a can of soup and costs less than US$300

The new Meike 23mm f/1.4 STM Neo is designed for bright apertures and 6K resolution on a budget

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12 lenses of Christmas: July 2025 was prime time from Canon and Nikon, while Tamron was zooming ahead

It was full steam ahead for mirrorless lenses, including the reworking of a Zeiss favorite in a flurry of primes, but just the one zoom, even if it was a wide one

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Canon and Nikon DSLRs just got a new lens!

Been waiting for a new DSLR lens? You're in luck! Canon EF and Nikon F shooters' patience has been rewarded with a fast new prime

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Here's proof a fast portrait prime with autofocus doesn't need to cost a fortune

Meike's latest 85mm f/1.8 full-frame lens looks like a real bargain

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Meike MK Extension Tube Set review: a dynamic duo of extension tubes, available in various mirrorless mount options

The Meike MK Extension Tube Set comprises two extension tubes complete with electronic coupling, in Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E and L-mount options

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Full-frame 35mm f/1.8 prime added to Meike’s flagship Pro Series of lenses for Nikon, Sony and L-Mount

Looking for a fast, full-frame standard prime that won’t break the bank? The Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro could be the solution

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A key photography show is happening tomorrow – and I’m predicting some new lens launches

Three lens companies have already confirmed new gear is coming at the China P&E Show this week

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The Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro is perfect for portraits when pennies are tight

Costing a fraction of Leica, Panasonic, Nikon and Sony own-brand 85mm primes, the Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro still offers full autofocus and top-notch optics

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Has Canon opened its RF mount to another autofocus lens maker?

We have all seen bonus scenes at the end of movies but having one on a lens trailer is a new one for me, yet it teases a new third-party Canon RF lens!

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Meike has a new super-cheap fast prime, and it's even got autofocus

This looks like a bargain 35mm lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-mount shooters

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Canon in 2023: lenses the world has never seen before, and some creative cameras too

What a year it’s been for Canon fans! Join us on a trip through 2023 as we relive the launches, the lenses, the rumors and the rebuttals…

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Will the first "approved" third-party autofocus lens for RF-mount make it past Canon's lawyers?

Meike has announced the first "approved" third-party autofocus lens for Canon RF – has Canon finally given in?

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