Meike 50 mm f/2.0 § 03 Head to head
Meike 50 mm f/2.0 vs TTartisan 50 mm f/2
Meike 50mm f/2 is 12 g lighter. TTartisan 50mm f/2 focuses 15 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 50 mm f/2.0 is a 50mm f/2 prime, and the TTartisan 50 mm f/2 is a 50mm f/2 prime. On paper the TTartisan 50 mm f/2 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 50 mm f/2.0 
TTartisan 50 mm f/2 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 50 mm f/2.0 better than the TTartisan 50 mm f/2?
- 12 g lighter (188 g vs 200 g)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the TTartisan 50 mm f/2 better than the Meike 50 mm f/2.0?
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.65 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 49 mm)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2016)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 12 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 50 mm f/2.0 | TTartisan 50 mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) ◆ | 200 g |
| Dimensions | 41 x 60.5 mm | 35 x 60 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.65 m (25.59 inches) | 0.5 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon 1, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Price | — | $79 list price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · TTartisan
- 60.5 × 41 mm
- 60 × 35 mm
The Meike 50 mm f/2.0 is 1 mm longer and 12 g lighter than the TTartisan 50 mm f/2.
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Sample frames
Meike 50 mm f/2.0
TTartisan 50 mm f/2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 50 mm f/2.0 or the TTartisan 50 mm f/2?
- The Meike 50 mm f/2.0 weighs 188 g, 12 g less than the TTartisan 50 mm f/2 (200 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 50 mm f/2.0 or the TTartisan 50 mm f/2?
- The TTartisan 50 mm f/2 focuses down to 0.5 m, against 0.65 m for the Meike 50 mm f/2.0.
- Do the Meike 50 mm f/2.0 and the TTartisan 50 mm f/2 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/2.0 or the TTartisan 50 mm f/2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 50 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 12 g lighter to carry.
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