Meike 50 mm f/1.7 § 03 Head to head
Meike 50 mm f/1.7 vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Meike 50mm f/1.7 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture. Sony 50mm f/1.8 is 108 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 is a 50mm f/1.7 prime, and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a 50mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 50 mm f/1.7 
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 better than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/1.8)
- 8 mm shorter (54.5 mm vs 62 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2018 vs 2012)
Why is the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better than the Meike 50 mm f/1.7?
- 108 g lighter (202 g vs 310 g)
- Focuses 11 cm closer (0.39 m vs 0.5 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 52 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 50 mm f/1.7 | Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 ◆ | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 310 g (10.93 oz) | 202 g (0.45 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 61 x 54.5 mm | 62 mm (diameter) x 62 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) | 0.39 m (15.35 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.16x |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | — | 7 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon 1, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Released | 2018 | 2012 |
| Price | $129.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Sony
- 54.5 × 61 mm
- 62 × 62 mm
The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is 7 mm longer and 108 g lighter than the Meike 50 mm f/1.7.
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Sample frames
Meike 50 mm f/1.7
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- The Meike 50 mm f/1.7 opens to f/1.7, against f/1.8 on the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS weighs 202 g, 108 g less than the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 (310 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS focuses down to 0.39 m, against 0.5 m for the Meike 50 mm f/1.7.
- Do the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS have image stabilization?
- Only the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- Is the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Meike 50 mm f/1.7 has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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