Meike has introduced the 55mm F1.8 Pro, the first lens in its new lineup, designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras with Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-mounts. Staying true to Meike’s reputation for budget-friendly optics, this portrait lens offers high-quality imaging in a compact, well-built design.
Weighing 364 grams, the Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro features advanced optics with 11 elements in 8 groups, including two ED lenses, two high-refractive lenses, and one super high-refractive lens. This construction helps to minimize chromatic aberration, ghosting, and flare, ensuring sharp images suited for high-resolution 8K sensors. Each element includes a double-sided multilayer coating, further enhancing image clarity. The lens also boasts a nine-blade aperture and a minimum focusing distance of 0.55 m, perfect for portraits and other close-up shots.
Built with two control rings—a wide ring for focus and a narrow one for aperture—the Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro allows precise manual control. Its improved autofocus system operates quickly and quietly, making it suitable for video when paired with an on-camera microphone, although real-world testing will confirm its performance.
Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro price and release date
Priced at $329.99, the Meike Pro Series 55mm F1.8 portrait lens is available now on Amazon for Sony E, Nikon Z, and L-mount cameras.
Specifications
- Aperture Range: F1.8-F16
- Focal Length: 55mm
- Filter thread: 58mm
- Diaphragm Blades: 9
- Focus Mode: Auto Focus and Manual Focus
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.55m
- Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
- Full frame: Diagonal 43.3° Horizontal 36.3° Vertical 24.5°
- On APS-C cameras: Diagonal: 28.7° Horizontal: 24° Vertical: 16°
- Weight: 364g
Meike has shared sample images taken with this affordable, sharp prime lens. It’s ideal for beginners and professionals looking for smooth bokeh and reliable image quality in a compact design.
Earlier this year, Meike launched a 55mm F1.4 compact lens for APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras. It is compatible with Nikon Z, Sony E, and Fujifilm X mounts. With a minimum focusing distance of 0.61 meters and a dust- and waterproof rubber ring, it’s designed for durability.
The lens, offering an 82.5mm focal length in 35mm equivalent terms, is well-suited for portrait photography and includes autofocus. Priced at $199.99, it presents a compelling option for photographers seeking quality and versatility.
