Meike 50mm F1.8 AF E-mount lens reviews

reviews found: 4   
reviewer#47093 date: May-19-2025
sharpness: 4
color: 4
build: 4
distortion: 4
flare control: 4
overall: 4
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I used to own this lens
compared to:-canon fl 50mm f1.4
price paid:100 USD MINT
positive:-price
-weight
-IQ
negative:-at this price, none :)
comment:A great budget lens from Chinese manufacturer meike. Great walk-around lens for (but not limited to) street, portraits, etc. "MEIKE"

build quality is plastic, but very good quality plastic. focus ring was a wee bit loose on my copy, but no big deal. (note: focus ring is electronically coupled). surprisingly, there is a weather sealing gasket, which is red. the metal mount has no play, and there is a type-c port for future firmware upgrades.

IQ was a pleasant surprise, as I almost exclusively shoot with zooms. Sharper than almost every zoom I have.

AF is quiet and fast, even on older contrast-detect systems (for example A7s).

Overall, very recommended over the more expensive "pro" version, as it is about half the cost.
reviewer#47092 date: May-19-2025
sharpness: 4
color: 4
build: 4
distortion: 4
flare control: 4
overall: 4
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I used to own this lens
compared to:-canon fl 50mm f1.4
price paid:100 USD MINT
positive:-price
-weight
-IQ
negative:-at this price, none :)
comment:A great budget lens from Chinese manufacturer meike. Great walk-around lens for (but not limited to) street, portraits, etc. "MEIKE"

build quality is plastic, but very good quality plastic. focus ring was a wee bit loose on my copy, but no big deal. (note: focus ring is electronically coupled). surprisingly, there is a weather sealing gasket, which is red. the metal mount has no play, and there is a type-c port for future firmware upgrades.

IQ was a pleasant surprise, as I almost exclusively shoot with zooms. Sharper than almost every zoom I have.

AF is quiet and fast, even on older contrast-detect systems (for example A7s).

Overall, very recommended over the more expensive "pro" version, as it is about half the cost.
reviewer#47091 date: May-19-2025
sharpness: 4
color: 4
build: 4
distortion: 4
flare control: 4
overall: 4
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I used to own this lens
compared to:-canon fl 50mm f1.4
price paid:100 USD MINT
positive:-price
-weight
-IQ
negative:-at this price, none :)
comment:A great budget lens from Chinese manufacturer meike. Great walk-around lens for (but not limited to) street, portraits, etc. "MEIKE"

build quality is plastic, but very good quality plastic. focus ring was a wee bit loose on my copy, but no big deal. (note: focus ring is electronically coupled). surprisingly, there is a weather sealing gasket, which is red. the metal mount has no play, and there is a type-c port for future firmware upgrades.

IQ was a pleasant surprise, as I almost exclusively shoot with zooms. Sharper than almost every zoom I have.

AF is quiet and fast, even on older contrast-detect systems (for example A7s).

Overall, very recommended over the more expensive "pro" version, as it is about half the cost.
reviewer#47090 date: May-19-2025
sharpness: 4
color: 4
build: 4
distortion: 4
flare control: 4
overall: 4
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I used to own this lens
compared to:-canon fl 50mm f1.4
price paid:100 USD MINT
positive:-price
-weight
-IQ
negative:-at this price, none :)
comment:A great budget lens from Chinese manufacturer meike. Great walk-around lens for (but not limited to) street, portraits, etc. "MEIKE"

build quality is plastic, but very good quality plastic. focus ring was a wee bit loose on my copy, but no big deal. (note: focus ring is electronically coupled). surprisingly, there is a weather sealing gasket, which is red. the metal mount has no play, and there is a type-c port for future firmware upgrades.

IQ was a pleasant surprise, as I almost exclusively shoot with zooms. Sharper than almost every zoom I have.

AF is quiet and fast, even on older contrast-detect systems (for example A7s).

Overall, very recommended over the more expensive "pro" version, as it is about half the cost.
reviews found: 4   

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 4
  • sharpness: 4.00
  • color: 4.00
  • build: 4.00
  • distortion: 4.00
  • flare control: 4.00
  • overall: 4.00

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