Meike 50 mm f/0.95 § 03 Head to head
Meike 50 mm f/0.95 vs Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III
Meike 50mm f/0.95 is 300 g lighter. Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 has a physical aperture ring.
The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 is a 50mm f/0.95 prime, and the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III is a 50mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 50 mm f/0.95 
Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 better than the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III?
- 300 g lighter (420 g vs 720 g)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.5 m)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 11)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2019)
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III better than the Meike 50 mm f/0.95?
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 300 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 50 mm f/0.95 | Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 420 g ◆ | 720 g (25.40 oz) |
| Dimensions | — | 83.5 x 73.3 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m ◆ | 0.50 m (19.69 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 11 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Sony E, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Price | $249 list price | — |
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Sample frames
Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III?
- The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 weighs 420 g, 300 g less than the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (720 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III?
- The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.5 m for the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III.
- Do the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 and the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III 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/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 300 g lighter to carry.
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