Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm

Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm

Meike
53 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Tamron
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm

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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews

The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Lightweight design
  • Versatile focal range
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Plastic build quality
  • No weather sealing
  • Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
  • Slightly long for discrete use
  • Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Autofocus performance 10
🤔 Build quality 8
👍 Value for money 7
👍 Weight and portability 6
👍 Low light performance 5

Scores

Video Cinema
Meike
56
Tamron
97
Budget
Meike
56
Tamron
97
Professional
Meike
44
Tamron
94
Portrait
Meike
75
Tamron
92
Macro
Meike
29
Tamron
88
Street
Meike
54
Tamron
84
Landscape
Meike
33
Tamron
81
Wildlife Sports
Meike
41
Tamron
79
Travel
Meike
29
Tamron
74

Specifications

Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mmTamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min50 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm75 mm
Elements—17
Groups—15
Aspherical Elements—2★
ED Elements—2★
Coating—Fluorine Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/0.95f/2.8
Min Aperture—f/2.8
Constant—✓★
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountFujifilm XSony E
Format—full-frame★
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight—0.54 kg★
Filter Thread—67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Type—VXD linear motor★
Stabilization✓★✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance—180 mm★
Max Magnification—1:2.7★

Pros & Cons

Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm

  • Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %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)

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile

Pricing

Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm is £625 cheaper (4.3x less).

Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm0.281score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.121score per dollar

Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm offers 2.3x better value for money

Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount 50mm

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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