[Solved] Meike Lens Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals 2025?

Hello, you can take a look at deals below:

• Up to $200 off at Amazon
• Up to $200 off at B&H Photo Video
• Up to $200 off at Adorama

Gonna jump in here because I totally agree with QuartzPioneer about not over-optimizing for these dates. I spent months tracking prices for my current setup and honestly, it was a total waste of energy. When the deals finally hit, the savings were pretty pathetic. Unfortunately, the unit I got ended up having some weird internal flare issues that werent present in the reviews. Because I bought it during the absolute peak of the holiday rush, getting a response from the seller was a nightmare. Support was basically non-existent because they were so swamped. By the time I got everything sorted, I realized the stress and the wait just wasnt worth the twenty bucks I saved. It is kinda disappointing how much we hype these sales up when the reality is usually just a lot of headache for minimal gain. Nowadays I just buy gear when I actually need it instead of waiting for a calendar date that might not even deliver.

Late to the party but this whole thread is 💯. Glad I found it.

Hey, I’ve been watching Meike deals the last 2 Black Fridays because I grabbed the 50mm f/1.7 for Sony and a Meike cine 35mm T2.2 for Fuji.

From my own buys:
- **Best discounts I actually saw/used:**
- Amazon: usually **15–20% off** the stills primes (the 50 1.7 included). Mine dropped from around ~$140 to a bit over $110.
- AliExpress: sometimes a bit cheaper overall, but only after waiting + possible customs. More like **10–18%** in my case.
- Meike direct: I’ve only seen smaller codes like **10–15%**. Decent, but not usually the best.

For **cine lenses**, I’ve noticed:
- Older ones (like the 25/35/50 T2.2) get closer to **20% off**.
- Newer designs / mounts usually sit more in the **10–15%** territory.

Pattern-wise, they **do discount newer stuff**, but not as aggressively as the older manual lenses. The full manual primes (like the 50/1.7) are honestly the ones that seem to get the juicier cuts.

If you’re on a tight budget and not in a rush, I’d personally wait for BF/CM for those two lenses specifically. For Sony E + Fuji X, there were absolutely some nice deals last year, especially on Amazon. If you see only 5–10% off early, I’d hold out till the actual BF weekend – that’s when the 15–20% drops showed up for me.

So, for 2025 I’d:
- **Watch Amazon and AliExpress** the closest.
- Check Meike’s own site for a baseline code (they usually blast it via banner/email).
- Set price alerts a month before so you know what’s a *real* discount.

FWIW, the 50/1.7 is fantastic for the money even at normal price, but at ~20% off it’s a no-brainer. The only time I’d say “buy now” is if you need it for a project soon – otherwise, you’re probably rewarded for waiting.

Hope this helps! If you wanna share the exact cine focal length you’re eyeing, I can tell you what I saw on that one last year too.

Hey,

I was in almost the exact same boat last year with the Meike 50mm f/1.7 (Sony E) and a cine prime. I waited for Black Friday thinking I’d "save big"… and when I added everything up, the savings were good but not life‑changing.

In my experience, here’s roughly what I’ve seen over the years:

- **Official Meike site**: usually around **10–15%** off, sometimes bundles (still have to factor in shipping + possible VAT depending where you are).
- **Amazon / B&H**: often match or slightly beat that with **instant coupons** or lightning deals. I’ve seen the 50mm f/1.7 drop from around ~$120 to ~$95–100.
- **AliExpress**: headline discount might look bigger (like “25% off”), but base prices are sometimes inflated and shipping is slower. Good if you’re really squeezing the budget.

Pattern-wise, I’ve noticed **older manual lenses get the deeper cuts**. Newer AF stuff and fresh cine releases usually sit closer to 5–10% off, if they’re discounted at all.

So practical rule I use now:
- If the lens is under ~$150 and I need it soon → I just buy if the price is already decent.
- If it’s a cine lens over ~$250 and I can wait → I watch Amazon/B&H and Meike’s newsletter from early November. A 15–20% drop on those actually feels worth it.

For your Sony E + Fuji X setup, I’d:
- **Track current “normal” prices now** (screenshot them).
- Set **price alerts** on Amazon and maybe keep a wishlist on B&H.
- Decide in advance: "If it hits $X, I’ll buy" so you don’t overthink it on the day.

TL;DR: expect **realistic savings in the 10–15% range** on manual primes, occasionally close to 20% on certain cine lenses. If that amount of savings matters to your budget, waiting makes sense. If not, you’re probably safe to buy now and just shoot more instead of waiting all year.

Hope this helps!

Hey, so quick story: I sat on the Meike 50mm f/1.7 and a 35mm cine for almost a year “waiting for Black Friday”… then when the sales finally hit, the discounts were smaller than I’d built up in my head.

From what I’ve tracked the last 3–4 years:
- Typical BF/CM Meike discounts are **10–15%** on most primes, maybe ~20% on older/manual stuff or less popular mounts.
- The **newer AF lenses usually get the smallest cut** at first (sometimes just a coupon on Amazon, not a full price drop).
- **Meike’s own site** sometimes does bundles (lens + accessory, free case, etc.) while **Amazon/B&H** tend to do straight percentage cuts or coupons.

For technical planning: the 50mm f/1.7 hardly ever gets “crazy” cheap—my notes have it swinging maybe $15–30 off, depending on mount. Cine lenses sometimes drop a bit more, but usually not 30–40% territory.

Lesson learned for me: if you need the lens for a specific project and the current price is already decent, I wouldn’t wait a whole year just hoping for a huge Meike BF deal. If you can live with ~10–15% savings and the timing works, then yeah, keep an eye on:
- Amazon price history / camelcamelcamel alerts
- B&H deal zone / holiday pages
- Meike’s newsletter + their official AliExpress store.

So I’d say: expect **modest but real discounts**, not “half price” blowouts, especially on Sony E and Fuji X.

Hope this helps! Let me know which cine focal length you’re eyeing, the discount pattern varies a bit by focal length too.

Hey,

One angle I haven’t seen mentioned yet: if you’re waiting for Black Friday specifically, **treat Meike a bit like buying electronics from a lesser-known brand** – think in terms of safety + reliability first, discount second.

Quick tips:

1. **Buy from a major retailer** (B&H, Amazon “Sold by Amazon”, maybe Adorama) rather than random marketplace sellers or sketchy AliExpress stores. You’re getting better **return policies, legit inventory, and safer shipping/packing**. Cheap packaging on lenses = higher risk of decentered elements or fungus if they’ve been sitting in a humid warehouse.

2. **Check the warranty situation before BF**. Meike’s warranty can be a bit fuzzy depending on region. On the cine stuff and newer AF lenses, I’d absolutely buy where you know you’ll get a proper invoice and easy RMA. That’s worth more than an extra 5–10% off, IMO.

3. **Watch for “too good to be true” BF prices** on eBay/AliExpress, especially for cine lenses. There are grey imports and sometimes older revisions being dumped. For critical video work, getting the latest batch (better coatings, less sample variation) is safer than chasing the rock-bottom deal.

4. For AF Meike (Sony E / Fuji X), I’d prioritize **firmware-update-friendly sellers**. Some retailers actually mention firmware support, and if you get a weird early firmware copy, you want a seller who won’t fight you on exchanges.

So yeah, I’d aim for: **modest discount (10–15%) at a reputable store > 20%+ from a sketchy source**. The lens is only a bargain if it arrives in spec and you can get it fixed when it’s not.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

I’ve been watching Meike more from a “market nerd” angle than a hardcore shooter, and I’m pretty happy with what I’ve seen so far.

If you compare Meike to other budget brands (Viltrox, 7Artisans, TTArtisan, Pergear):

- **Meike discounts are usually smaller**, but their *regular* prices are already low. Viltrox will sometimes do 20–25% off AF lenses on BF/CM, while Meike is more like ~10–15% on stills glass and sometimes a bit more on cine.
- **Cine line**: this is where Meike tends to be more aggressive. Around Black Friday, their cine primes often get closer to “real” sales compared to, say, Viltrox or TTArtisan cine, which don’t move as much.
- **Autofocus vs manual**: AF stuff (like newer Meike AF for E/X) is discounted less than older MF primes. Think "symbolic" sale vs big drop. If you’re chasing 20%+ AF discounts, brands like Viltrox are more likely.

So if you want **maximum discount**, I’d compare Meike vs Viltrox/TTArtisan and maybe grab whichever brand hits your focal length with the best BF price. But if you’re set on Meike cine, I’d definitely wait and watch Amazon + Meike’s own site.

Hope this helps! Happy to dig up some example prices if you want to compare specific focal lengths/mounts.

Hey, long‑term Meike owner here (50 1.7 FF, 35/50 cine EF + a Fuji X prime) – been using them 3–4 years.

My quick take: **don’t over‑optimize for Black Friday with Meike; optimize for usage time.**

In my experience:
- Typical BF/CM drop I actually *paid* was ~10–15%, rarely more, and often just matched random sales they run during the year.
- My 50mm f/1.7 basically paid for itself in shots because I bought when I needed it, not waiting months for a maybe 10% discount.
- The cine lenses have held value well; I’ve resold one for only slightly less than I paid, even after a couple BF cycles.

So my rule now:
- **If you’ll use it heavily in the next 3–6 months, just buy now.** The “lost” $20–40 is nothing vs. having it in your kit.
- **If it’s a “nice to have” cine prime or duplicate focal length, then yeah, wait for BF/CM** and watch Amazon + Meike’s own site. I’ve seen the better cine discounts on Amazon, but the occasional coupon/direct sale from Meike can beat it by a bit.

On newer AF stuff: from what I’ve seen, **deep cuts come 1–2 years after launch**. First BF after release is usually mild, more like 5–10%. Manual lenses and older cine glass are what tend to hit that ~15%+ range.

So, for your 50 1.7 and a workhorse cine: if they’d actually earn you money or experience before November, I’d personally just grab them and not sweat chasing a perfect 2025 deal.

Hope this helps!

Hey, so I’m kind of a DIY cheapskate and I’ve been through this with Meike a couple times.

Honestly, the “deal” I ended up relying on most wasn’t Black Friday, it was doing things myself to squeeze more value out of the lenses:

- I bought a Meike 50mm at pretty much normal price, then saved money by **DIY fine‑tuning** it (checking focus, micro-adjusting my setup, making sure the adapter, filters, etc. were solid). Took time, but no sale’s gonna fix a badly set up rig.
- For cine use, I skipped the more expensive cine version and just **DIY’d a “cine-ish” setup** on the stills lens: cheap follow focus ring, basic clamp‑on matte box, and manual focus practice. Not as good as a real cine lens tbh, but way cheaper and “good enough” for my level.

The annoying part: I waited for BF once and the discount was like 8% on Amazon… then the price quietly crept back up a few weeks later and I’d basically wasted a month. So, IMO, if you’re already on a tight budget, it might be safer to:

1. Watch prices *now* on Amazon/B&H/Meike site and track with something like Keepa.
2. If you see a small but real drop and you actually need the lens, just grab it.
3. Put the “savings” into DIY accessories / setup rather than gambling on 20%+ that might never come.

I totally get wanting the best deal, but with budget glass, the big win is usually how you use it and how you rig it, not the headline discount.

If you share which cine focal length you’re eyeing, people here might have DIY-ish alternatives that get you close without waiting on some magical BF deal.

Hope this helps a bit, even if it’s not the answer you were hoping for!