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Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro
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Meike · 55 mm · f/1.8 · Full Frame

Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro

From $229.99 — 1 offer
KEY FACTS
BrandMeike
Announcement dateOct 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Oct 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optical design

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Elements
11 elements in 8 groups
Special Elements
2 ED, 2 HR, 1 UHR

Aperture

Aperture Ring
Yes, clicked aperture ring

Autofocus

Type
AF STM (stepping motor)
Mode Switch
AF/MF switch on barrel

Focus

Maximum Magnification
0.12x

Optics

Field of View (FF)
43.3° diagonal
Angle of View
36.3° horizontal / 24.5° vertical
Coatings
Multilayer coatings
Coverage
Full Frame (FX)
Min focal length
55 mm
Max focal length
55 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
55 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.8
Max aperture zoom
1.8
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
55 cm01500

Build

Construction
High-quality polymer
Mount Type
Gasketed metal lens mount

Accessories

Firmware
USB-C port for firmware upgrades
Included
Lens hood, lens caps, filter, pouch, cleaning cloth

Physical

Maximum format
ⓘ
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Lens weight
364 g
Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm

Features

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