Meike MK-85mm T2.1 PL 85mm Manual Cinema Lens

The Meike MK-85mm T2.1 PL is a manual-focus 85mm prime cinema lens for ARRI PL-mount cameras. Its T2.1 maximum aperture and full-frame coverage claim suit controlled video and portrait setups, while fixed focal length, manual operation and no image stabilization make camera support and focus handling important considerations.

At a glance

Fixed 85 mm prime focal length with a stated T2.1 maximum aperture.
The listing claims coverage on full-frame and APS-C sensors, with separate angle-of-view figures for each format.
Manual focus and exposure control require hands-on operation rather than autofocus or automatic exposure adjustment.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$998.00~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The T2.1 maximum aperture provides an aperture choice for low-light or depth-of-field decisions, subject to the camera and scene.
The stated 0.85m minimum focusing distance offers a defined close-focus limit for portrait and detail framing.

Cons

A fixed 85 mm focal length cannot zoom, so reframing requires moving the camera or changing lenses.
Manual focus and the lack of image stabilization mean focus and camera movement must be managed by the operator or camera setup.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Identity
Brand	Meike
Model	MK-85mm T2.1 PL

Camera optics
Focal length	85 mm
Lens design	Prime
Maximum aperture	2.1 f_stop
Mount	ARRI PL
Focus type	Manual Focus
Exposure control	Manual
Angle of view, full frame	29.5 degrees
Image stabilization	no image stabilization

Construction and coverage
Minimum focusing distance	0.85m
Optical construction	14 elements in 8 groups
Sensor coverage claim	With full coverage on Full Frame and APS-C sensors

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing states 29.5 degrees on full frame and 19.2 degrees on APS-C, while its structured angle-of-view field gives 29.5 degrees without naming a sensor format. The APS-C figure and unqualified field are therefore inconsistent. Its structured focal-length fields also express 85 mm as 8.5 centimeters, and the title says T2.1 while the aperture field labels 2.1 f_stop. Check the exact lens specifications and camera compatibility before purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Cinematographers using an ARRI PL-mount camera who want a manual-focus 85 mm prime.
Portrait and video setups where fixed focal length and manual exposure are suitable.

Less suited to

Photographers who require autofocus, image stabilization or zoom flexibility.
Users whose cameras do not accept ARRI PL lenses and lack a compatible mounting solution.

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Only a single aggregate rating is supplied, placing the product in the middle rating category. That very limited signal does not establish particular strengths or problems. Buyers should judge fit against the stated PL mount, manual operation and fixed 85 mm focal length.