Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Meike
84 Overall Score
vs
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
Brightin Star
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
No customer feedback yet
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and low-light performance. Users highlight its suitability for both photography and video, with many noting a significant upgrade from previous lenses. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when the lens is off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior. Overall, this lens is highly recommended for professionals seeking top-tier image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Excellent for video
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal)
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 4
Low light performance 2
Video suitability 2
Build quality 5
Internal movement concerns 4
Scores
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 6 |
| Groups | 7 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 56 mm | 35 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
No current pricing available
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
Verdict
Winner: Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 18 specs.
