Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Meike 50mm f/0.95

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2018

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

f/1.8415 g

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Meike

50mm f/0.95

f/0.95420 gMF

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Pick the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.45 m
You shoot full frame: the Meike 50mm f/0.95 is made for APS-C
Our notes say it suits: Portraits, everyday and street shooting, low-light photography

Pick the Meike 50mm f/0.95 if

You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.8)

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S and the Meike 50mm f/0.95
	Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S	Meike 50mm f/0.95
Brand	Nikon	Meike
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Max aperture	f/1.8	f/0.95 2 stops faster
Weight	415 g	420 g
Length	86.5 mm	not listed
Diameter	76 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.4 m closer	0.45 m
Max magnification	0.15×	not listed
Aperture blades	not listed	13
Optical design	12 elements / 9 groups	7 elements / 5 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Released	2018	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon Z both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 50mm both
Filter thread: 62 mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

A normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras from the S-Line. Known for edge-to-edge sharpness, a quiet stepping focus motor and weather sealing.