Meike 50mm f/1.8 AF
The Meike 50mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount stands out with its fast STM autofocus, weather-sealed construction, and electronic aperture control, delivering a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture at a 50mm focal length. Its optical formula of 11 elements in 7 groups, including an ED element, minimizes chromatic aberrations, and the 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh for subject isolation. This lens is best suited for portrait shooters on Panasonic or Sigma L-mount cameras who require reliable autofocus and shallow depth of field in all conditions.
About This Lens
An everyday prime lens ideal for a multitude of subject matter, the 50mm f/1.8 AF Lens from Meike is a versatile option for capturing images at a classic focal length. Designed for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, this lens is widely compatible. Its f/1.8 maximum aperture avails working in difficult lighting scenarios and offers greater control over your depth of field. Also, multilayered coatings to the lens glass minimize ghosting and flare, producing greater contrast and truer colors.
- Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16
- Fast Aperture Everyday Prime
- Autofocus Design
- Multilayered Coatings
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 7 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Multilayered Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 630 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike 50mm f/1.8 AF | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | 7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8 | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-75mm | 56mm | 18-135mm | 24mm | 56mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 | f/3.5 | 1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | E Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z | Canon EF-M |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 567 | 550 | 880 | 515 | 830 | 280 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | STM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | prime | zoom | standard | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 50mm f/1.8 AF | 53.5 | 38.6 | 61.9 | 46.5 | 54 | 42.2 | 34 | 75.5 | 34.7 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 80.8 | 63 | 84 | 87.9 | 78.7 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 34.7 |
| Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus Compare | 85.8 | 97.9 | 18.4 | 97.9 | 73.6 | 97.9 | 34 | 89.9 | 80 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.8 | 68.1 | 46.9 | 34.1 | 80.4 | 71 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 92.5 |
| 7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8 Compare | 85.8 | 94.1 | 19.9 | 97.6 | 79 | 90 | 34 | 89.9 | 80 |
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 85.8 | 95 | 83.8 | 51 | 61.6 | 94.8 | 34 | 89.9 | 34.7 |
