Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95 or the Meike 50 mm f/0.95?

The 7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95 weighs 416 g, 4 g less than the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 (420 g).

Do the 7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95 and the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 have image stabilization?

No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.

§ 03 Head to head

7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95 vs Meike 50 mm f/0.95

Name: 7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95
Brand: 7Artisans
Price: 236 USD

7Artisans 50mm f/0.95 is $13 cheaper. Meike 50mm f/0.95 covers a larger sensor format.

Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the 7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95 is a 50mm f/0.95 prime, and the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 is a 50mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95

f/0.95 · 50mm · 416 g

Meike 50 mm f/0.95

f/0.95 · 50mm · 420 g

Key differences

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Why is the 7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95 better than the Meike 50 mm f/0.95?

$13 cheaper ($236 list price vs $249 list price)

Why is the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 better than the 7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95?

Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Newer design (2022 vs 2021)

Specification

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Specification	7Artisans 50 mm f/0.95	Meike 50 mm f/0.95
Focal length	50mm	50mm
Maximum aperture	f/0.95	f/0.95
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Lens type	Prime lens	Prime lens
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Weight	416 g ◆	420 g
Minimum focusing distance	0.45 m	0.45 m
Image stabilization	No	No
Aperture ring	No	No
Aperture blades	13	13
Optical construction	7 elements / 5 groups	7 elements / 5 groups
Filter size	62 mm	62 mm
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M	Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M
Released	2021	2022
Price	$236 list price ◆	$249 list price

Sample frames

Shot on each lens