Meike 50mm F1.8
An f/1.8 aperture and 11-element optical design deliver sharp subject isolation with smooth bokeh, backed by STM autofocus that locks quietly on full-frame Sony E-mount bodies. The integrated USB-C port for firmware updates provides future-proofing not typically found in this class. Best for portrait photographers needing a fast, affordable 50mm prime and for macro hobbyists taking advantage of its 77.2/100 close-focusing score.
About This Lens
An f/1.8 aperture and 11-element optical design deliver sharp subject isolation with smooth bokeh, backed by STM autofocus that locks quietly on full-frame Sony E-mount bodies. The integrated USB-C port for firmware updates provides future-proofing not typically found in this class. Best for portrait photographers needing a fast, affordable 50mm prime and for macro hobbyists taking advantage of its 77.2/100 close-focusing score.
- Focal length 50mm
- Max aperture 16
- Mount Sony E
- Stabilization
- Weight g 369
- Af type STM
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 650 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike 50mm F1.8 | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 56mm | 18-300mm | 28mm | 16-50mm | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | 2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 369 | 171 | 92 | 205 | 107 | 75 |
| AF Type | STM | STM | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | prime | zoom | Zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 50mm F1.8 | 86 | 43.1 | 63.2 | 46.1 | 39.9 | 40.6 | 85.5 | 34.4 | 62 | 79.6 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 66.9 | 95.8 | 86.4 | 75.2 | 69.9 | 30.7 | 99.3 | 68.9 | 79.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86 | 74.4 | 89.9 | 82.5 | 69.8 | 77.6 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 94.7 |
| Sony E E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 66.9 | 97.6 | 35.7 | 65.3 | 69.9 | 0 | 83.7 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Compare | 86 | 74.4 | 97.1 | 76.8 | 58.6 | 77.6 | 91.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 34.2 |
Usage Scores
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