Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Meike
83 Overall Score
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Yongnuo 50F1.8S DF 50mm
Yongnuo
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
No customer feedback yet
Yongnuo 50F1.8S DF 50mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
This 50mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised as an excellent value-for-money prime lens for beginners and hobbyists. Users highlight its sharp foreground focus and pleasing bokeh, making it ideal for portraits and product shots. The build quality feels cheap and the autofocus is noisy and slow, but most agree the optical performance far exceeds the low price. A few issues with durability and incompatibility with newer lens hoods were noted.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp foreground focus
- Pleasing bokeh effect
- Great for portraits
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus
- Cheap build quality
- Durability concerns
- Incompatible with newer lens hoods
Value for money 6
Bokeh and image quality 6
Autofocus speed 4
Autofocus noise 3
Build quality 4
Beginner friendly 5
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Specifications
| Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | Yongnuo 50F1.8S DF 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 10 |
| Groups | 7 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer coatings | Nano-multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Digital stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 56 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.13x★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo 50F1.8S DF 50mm
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
