Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF vs Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
Meike 50mm f/1.8 has a more aperture blades. Sony 50mm f/1.8 is 180 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF is a 50mm f/1.8 prime, and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a 50mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF better than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2012)
Why is the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better than the Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF?
- 180 g lighter (202 g vs 382 g)
- Focuses 24 cm closer (0.39 m vs 0.63 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the edge: it is 180 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF | Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 382 g | 202 g (0.45 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 0 x 73 mm | 62 mm (diameter) x 62 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.63 m | 0.39 m (15.35 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.16x |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 7 groups | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2024 | 2012 |
| Price | $169.99 list price | — |
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Sample frames
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS weighs 202 g, 180 g less than the Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF (382 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS?
- The Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS focuses down to 0.39 m, against 0.63 m for the Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF.
- Do the Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF 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/1.8 AF or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the edge: it is 180 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 50 mm f/1.8 AF or the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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