§ 03 Head to head

Meike 50 mm f/0.95 vs TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95

Meike 50mm f/0.95 focuses 5 cm closer. TTartisan 50mm f/0.95 has a physical aperture ring.

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 TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 is a 50mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

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

  • Focuses 5 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.5 m)
  • More aperture blades (13 vs 10)

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

  • Has a physical aperture ring
  • Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
  • $31 cheaper ($218 list price vs $249 list price)
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Specification

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SpecificationMeike 50 mm f/0.95TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95
Focal length50mm 50mm
Maximum aperturef/0.95 f/0.95
Minimum aperturef/16 f/16
Lens typePrime lens Prime lens
FormatFull frame Full frame
Weight420 g 411 g (14.50 oz) ◆
Dimensions—63 x 64 mm
Minimum focusing distance0.45 m ◆0.5 m (19.69 inches)
Image stabilizationNo No
Aperture ringNo Yes
Aperture blades13 ◆10
Optical construction7 elements / 5 groups 8 elements / 6 groups
Filter size62 mm 58 mm ◆
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount
Released2022 2022
Price$249 list price $218 list price ◆
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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95

Rat Rod Reverie - Sarah #48
Rat Rod Reverie - Sarah #48 by Tobias Spranger
Rat Rod Reverie - Sarah #47
Rat Rod Reverie - Sarah #47 by Tobias Spranger
Rat Rod Reverie - Sarah #46
Rat Rod Reverie - Sarah #46 by Tobias Spranger
Rat Rod Reverie - Sarah #45
Rat Rod Reverie - Sarah #45 by Tobias Spranger
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
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Video thumbnail for TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 review 1
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Questions

Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95?
The TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95 weighs 411 g, 9 g less than the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 (420 g).
Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95?
The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.5 m for the TTartisan 50 mm f/0.95.
Do the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 and the TTartisan 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.
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