Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95?

The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 weighs 420 g, 440 g less than the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95 (860 g).

Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95?

The Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.34 m, against 0.45 m for the Meike 50 mm f/0.95.

Do the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 and the Voigtlander Nokton 60 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 50 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95 better for portrait photography?

For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 440 g lighter to carry.

§ 03 Head to head

Meike 50 mm f/0.95 vs Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95

Name: Meike 50 mm f/0.95
Brand: Meike
Price: 249 USD

Meike 50mm f/0.95 has a wider field of view. Voigtlander 60mm f/0.95 has a longer reach.

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 Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95 is a 60mm f/0.95 prime. On paper the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Meike 50 mm f/0.95

f/0.95 · 50mm · 420 g

Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95

f/0.95 · 60mm · 860 g

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 better than the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95?

Wider field of view (50mm vs 60mm)
440 g lighter (420 g vs 860 g)
More aperture blades (13 vs 10)
Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 77 mm)
Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs Micro Four Thirds)
Newer design (2022 vs 2020)

Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95 better than the Meike 50 mm f/0.95?

Longer reach (60mm vs 50mm)
Focuses 11 cm closer (0.34 m vs 0.45 m)

Which should you buy?

By use

portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 440 g lighter to carry.

Specification

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Specification	Meike 50 mm f/0.95	Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95
Focal length	50mm	60mm
Maximum aperture	f/0.95	f/0.95
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Lens type	Prime lens	Prime lens
Format	Full frame	Micro Four Thirds
Weight	420 g ◆	860 g
Dimensions	—	87.7 x 82.5 mm
Minimum focusing distance	0.45 m	0.34 m ◆
Image stabilization	No	No
Aperture ring	No	No
Aperture blades	13 ◆	10
Optical construction	7 elements / 5 groups	11 elements / 8 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	2020
Price	$249 list price	—

Video reviews

4 on YouTube

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Questions

Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95?: The Meike 50 mm f/0.95 weighs 420 g, 440 g less than the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95 (860 g).
Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95?: The Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.34 m, against 0.45 m for the Meike 50 mm f/0.95.
Do the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 and the Voigtlander Nokton 60 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 50 mm f/0.95 or the Voigtlander Nokton 60 mm f/0.95 better for portrait photography?: For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 440 g lighter to carry.