Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 Air - Lens review and specs

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Fujifilm X Nikon Z Sony E Prime aps-c 2026

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25mm

Focal length

f/1.7

Max aperture

170 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.4

f/1.7

f/2.8

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 1x

Aperturef/1.7

f/1.7f/16

Near focus6' 2"

Far focus7' 8"

Total DOF1' 5"

Hyperfocal64' 0"

Subject distance6' 10"

Focal length25 mm

Aperturef/1.7

SensorAPS-C

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

This preview uses 25mm, f/1.7, and APS-C. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Min aperture: f/16
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 12 elements in 9 groups

Focusing

Minimum focus: 25 cm
AF motor: STM

Physical

Weight: 170 g
Dimensions: ⌀66mm × 59mm
Filter thread: 52 mm
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Street, Travel, Vlogging, Walkaround / Daily

Release year: 2026
Announced: Aug 14, 2026
Approx price: $159 USD

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Compact 25mm APS-C prime with an f/1.7 aperture

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Air-series autofocus lens for Fujifilm X, Sony E and Nikon Z

Summary

The Meike AF 25mm f/1.7 Air is a compact APS-C autofocus prime in the Air series, positioned as a lightweight and affordable everyday lens. Its 25mm focal length and bright f/1.7 maximum aperture give an angle of view close to 37.5mm in full-frame terms, offering a natural perspective with a little more context than a classic normal lens. Official availability for Fujifilm X, Sony E and Nikon Z makes it a single optical design offered across several popular APS-C mirrorless systems.

On paper, the lens sits squarely in the small creator-focused prime category for street, travel, documentary work and casual portraiture. It weighs 169g, accepts 52mm filters, uses a 9-blade diaphragm and is described with a 12-element, 9-group optical construction. The STM autofocus motor and AF/MF switch make it more convenient than a budget manual-focus alternative, especially for hybrid shooters who move between stills and simple video work on compact APS-C bodies.

In practical terms, this lens should suit daily shooting, interiors, environmental portraits, urban photography and lightweight video setups where portability matters. It is not being positioned as a weather-sealed premium prime or a high-speed sports lens, and independent testing is still important for judging sharpness, bokeh quality, autofocus consistency and aberration control. Its main appeal is the combination of a very usable focal length, useful brightness, broad mount support and a low official price.