Meike 55mm f/1.8
With an 11-element optical design featuring 2 ED lenses and multi-coating, the 55mm f/1.8 suppresses flaring for crisp, high-contrast 8K-ready portraits. At just 363g it’s a light, portable prime for Fujifilm X mount, and the USB-C port enables user-upgradable firmware via Android. Best for portrait photographers seeking a budget-friendly, stabilized lens with smooth f/1.8 bokeh and a 95.9/100 portrait score.
About This Lens
Capture images from a natural perspective with the FUJIFILM X-mount 55mm f/1.8 Pro AF Lens from Meike. Designed for full-frame camera systems, this prime lens is optimal for portraits, medium close-ups of objects, and scenic shots that incorporate a modest amount of your background. The lens's nine-bladed aperture combined with its bright f/1.8 aperture creates soft, flattering bokeh and allows more reliable low-light autofocusing performance. Multilayer coatings and multiple high-quality glass elements reduce optical aberrations, minimize flares, and improve image contrast. A built-in USB-C port allows convenient firmware updates, and an AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel so you can swiftly switch your focusing method.
- Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16
- Fast, Normal Length Prime
- Autofocus Design
- 9-Blade Diaphragm
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Multilayer coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 550 |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike 55mm f/1.8 | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon RF-S RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55mm | 70-200mm | 28-75mm | 14-24mm | 28-200mm | 18-150mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | 2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | 6.3 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 364 | 176 | 550 | 649 | 413 | 621 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | telephoto | zoom | wide-angle | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 55mm f/1.8 | 53.3 | 39 | 63.4 | 21 | 60 | 42.7 | 34 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Compare | 53.3 | 87.2 | 93.2 | 46.2 | 99.7 | 79.1 | 79.6 | 89.9 | 99.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 81.2 | 63.1 | 83.9 | 87.9 | 79.1 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Compare | 85.5 | 81.2 | 55.5 | 97.6 | 82.5 | 79.1 | 69.2 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 71.9 | 73.7 | 87.8 | 91.2 | 65.6 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 99.5 |
| Canon RF-S RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 54.6 | 38.6 | 84.9 | 87.2 | 55.2 | 97.1 | 89.9 | 94.5 |
