Quick answer
The Meike 35mm f/1.7 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.7 for the Canon EF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
Meike 35mm f/1.7: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.7, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Meike 35mm f/1.7 specifications
- Brand
- Meike
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.7
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
Specification source: meikeglobal.com
What can you shoot with the Meike 35mm f/1.7?
At 35mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 35mm f/1.7 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Meike 35mm f/1.7?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.7. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Meike 35mm f/1.7 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 35mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.7.
What is the Meike 35mm f/1.7 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 56mm on full frame, with a 35.6° horizontal and 42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 35mm f/1.7 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
