Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
Meike
86 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN50MM F1.8X DA DSM Pro 50mm
Yongnuo
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
No customer feedback yet
Yongnuo YN50MM F1.8X DA DSM Pro 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
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm | Yongnuo YN50MM F1.8X DA DSM Pro 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | multi coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Digital stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN50MM F1.8X DA DSM Pro 50mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm0.249score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN50MM F1.8X DA DSM Pro 50mm0.468score per dollar
Yongnuo YN50MM F1.8X DA DSM Pro 50mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
