Meike 50mm f/0.95 50mm
The ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture and 13-blade diaphragm isolate subjects with extremely shallow depth of field and smooth bokeh. Its compact 420g metal body and precise manual-focus ring make it an affordable, portable option for creative control without sacrificing build quality. Best for portrait and low-light photographers on APS-C mirrorless cameras who value shallow depth of field and manual focusing over autofocus.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 202472/100
Buyers praise the lens's dreamy rendering and sharp center wide open, but note very shallow depth of field, need for a hood, and compatibility issues with some camera models.
- Dreamy background rendering and glowing highlights at wide apertures, sharp center even wide open.
- Extremely shallow depth of field makes focusing tricky, especially at close distances.
- Lens failed to work on a Fujifilm X-T2, refusing to take pictures.
- Smooth aperture ring lacks detent, risking accidental changes; slip-on cap is poor.
- Q1 202480/100
Buyers praised the lens's robust build, fast aperture, and value for money, but a compatibility issue with Fujifilm cameras was noted.
- Solid metal build and premium feel praised.
- Fast f0.95 aperture good for low light and portrait.
- Wide open is soft with chromatic aberration, sharpens stopped down.
- One buyer reported lens not working on Fujifilm camera despite listing.
- Q4 202350/100
Buyers had mixed experiences: a positive review praised sharpness at f2-2.8, while criticism included image softness at wide apertures and a poorly fitting lens cap.
- Sharpness at f2-2.8 comparable to Sony 50mm f1.2.
- Very soft and useable only at f0.95.
- Lens cap falls off easily while holding camera.
- Not for professional pixel peepers; intended for different use.
- Q2 202374/100
Reviewers praise the solid build, beautiful bokeh, and value, but note focus calibration issues, softness wide open, and lack of auto-focus.
- Solid all-metal build and precision feel for the price.
- Gorgeous bokeh and shallow depth of field for artistic portraits.
- Focus ring calibration off; marks don't match actual focus, gritty feel on some copies.
- Soft, vintage look with vignetting and purple fringing wide open.
Based on 37 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | multi-coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike 50mm f/0.95 50mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sigma Contemporary 207975 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | 13-33mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 420 | 540 | 135 | 260 | 350 | 132 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | wide-angle-zoom | zoom | standard-zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 50mm f/0.95 50mm | 12.8 | 48.7 | 63.7 | 60.1 | 40.1 | 42.1 | 44.2 | 33.3 | 63.6 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 70.2 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.4 | 80.3 | 77.9 | 85.2 | 37.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 92.5 | 44.3 | 73.8 | 77.7 | 0 | 82.9 | 77 | 95.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 207975 Compare | 53.8 | 82 | 88.6 | 92.7 | 83.1 | 84.4 | 80.3 | 68.3 | 29.4 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 82.5 | 66.8 | 78.3 | 77.7 | 0 | 81.4 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 93 | 47.9 | 78.3 | 77.7 | 0 | 77.5 | 3.4 | 93.4 |
Price
Usage Scores
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