Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Meike
83 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
Yongnuo
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
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Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 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
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 8 |
| Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 56 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm0.527score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm0.444score per dollar
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
