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Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro
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Meike · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro

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KEY FACTS
BrandMeike
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Exceptional optical performance for the price, with impressive corner sharpness comparable to premium lenses
+Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus with STM stepping motor technology
+Excellent build quality with premium polymer construction and solid metal mount
+Versatile 55mm focal length suitable for portraits, landscapes, and still life photography
+USB-C firmware upgrade capability for future performance improvements
+Lightweight at 364g with included hood, making it portable for daily use
Worth Knowing
−Limited close-focus performance at 0.55m can be restrictive for detailed product and macro photography
−Wide-open f/1.8 sharpness shows some softness in corners, requiring f/2.8+ for optimal edge performance
−Not fully weather-sealed, limited to dust/dirt resistance only, unsuitable for rain or snow
−Low contrast at f/1.8 that requires stopping down to f/2.8 for optimal image quality

General

Brand
Meike
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro is an exceptional value for budget-conscious photographers seeking a fast, full-frame standard prime lens. Featuring an 11-element optical design with ED and high-refraction elements, it delivers impressive sharpness and optical performance that rivals lenses at twice the price. The lens excels with quick, silent autofocus, durable polymer construction, and a natural 55mm perspective ideal for portraits and general photography, though it trades some weather-sealing and peak wide-open sharpness for affordability.

Physical

Lens Weight
364 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
55 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
55 cm01500

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes