Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
Retropia
45 Overall Score
vs
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Meike
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
45 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This lens is a fun, low-cost toy for creating vintage-looking photos, but it has serious quality and compatibility issues. Many users praise its unique color effects and lightweight build, but a significant number report it simply doesn't work or fails to meet advertised expectations. The lack of autofocus, problematic purple vignetting, and missing parts for the Oreo-style design are common complaints. It's best suited for casual experimentation with realistic expectations.
Pros
- Unique vintage color effects
- Lightweight and portable
- Fun for casual photography
- Low price point
- Good build quality for toy lens
Cons
- Incompatibility with some camera modes
- Purple vignetting can be overwhelming
- Missing advertised parts (Oreo design)
- No autofocus or manual focus
- Some units non-functional (completely opaque)
Image quality 7
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Compatibility 3
Vignetting 2
Advertising accuracy 4
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
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Scores
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Specifications
| Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm | Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 32 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 32 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/11 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 56 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm0.515score per dollar
vs
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm0.363score per dollar
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
