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Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) § 03 Head to head
Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) vs Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95
Meike 25mm f/0.95 has a more aperture blades. Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 is 190 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) is a 25mm f/0.95 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 is a 25mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) better than the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95?
- More aperture blades (13 vs 10)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2010)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 better than the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C)?
- 190 g lighter (410 g vs 600 g)
- Focuses 8 cm closer (0.17 m vs 0.25 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 62 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 190 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 190 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) | Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 | f/0.95 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 600 g | 410 g (14.46 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | — | 58.4 x 70.2 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m | 0.17 m (6.69 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 10 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2022 | 2010 |
| Price | $295 list price | — |
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 weighs 410 g, 190 g less than the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) (600 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.17 m, against 0.25 m for the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C).
- Do the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) and the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 190 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) or the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 better for travel?
- For travel, the Voigtlander Nokton 25 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 190 g lighter to carry.
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