Meike 50 mm f/1.2 § 03 Head to head
Meike 50 mm f/1.2 vs Samyang XP 50mm F1.2
Meike 50mm f/1.2 is 580 g lighter. Samyang 50mm f/1.2 focuses 15 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Meike 50 mm f/1.2 is a 50mm f/1.2 prime, and the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 is a 50mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Meike 50 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 50 mm f/1.2 
Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 50 mm f/1.2 better than the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2?
- 580 g lighter (620 g vs 1200 g)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 86 mm)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2017)
Why is the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 better than the Meike 50 mm f/1.2?
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.6 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 580 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 50 mm f/1.2 | Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 620 g ◆ | 1,200 g (2.65 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 72 x 0 mm | 93 mm (diameter) x 117.4 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.6 m | 0.45 m (1.48 ft) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.17x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | — | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements in 7 groups | 11 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical, 1 high refractive index element) |
| Filter size | 67 mm ◆ | 86 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Canon EF |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Price | $350 launch price | — |
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Sample frames
Samyang XP 50mm F1.2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/1.2 or the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2?
- The Meike 50 mm f/1.2 weighs 620 g, 580 g less than the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 (1200 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/1.2 or the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2?
- The Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.6 m for the Meike 50 mm f/1.2.
- Do the Meike 50 mm f/1.2 and the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 50 mm f/1.2 or the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 580 g lighter to carry.
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