Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
95 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Image quality 8
Aperture 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus 4
Value for money 4
Compatibility 12
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Specifications
| Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average build (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm0.049score per dollar
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Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.013score per dollar
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
