Meike 50 mm f/0.95 § 03 Head to head
Meike 50 mm f/0.95 vs Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT
Meike 50mm f/0.95 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 is a 50mm f/0.95 prime, and the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT is a 50mm f/1 prime. On paper the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 50 mm f/0.95 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 better than the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/0.95 vs f/1)
- 300 g lighter (420 g vs 720 g)
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.6 m)
- More aperture blades (13 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 77 mm)
- $150 cheaper ($249 list price vs $399 launch price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs Micro Four Thirds)
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT better than the Meike 50 mm f/0.95?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 50 mm f/0.95 | Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 ◆ | f/1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 420 g ◆ | 720 g |
| Dimensions | — | 102 x 80 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m ◆ | 0.6 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 13 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 9 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Price | $249 list price ◆ | $399 launch price |
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT?
- The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 opens to f/0.95, against f/1 on the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT?
- The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 weighs 420 g, 300 g less than the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT (720 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT?
- The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.6 m for the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT.
- Do the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 and the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT 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 Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
- Is the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Mitakon Speedmaster Cinema Lens 50 mm T1.0 MFT better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
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