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Meike 55mm f/1.4 vs Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8

Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Meike 55mm f/1.4 if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
  • You want autofocus (STM): the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 is manual focus only

Pick the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 if

  • You shoot full frame: the Meike 55mm f/1.4 is made for APS-C

Spec differences

6 differences
Specifications that differ between the Meike 55mm f/1.4 and the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8
Meike 55mm f/1.4 Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8
Brand
Meike
Brightin Star
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
f/1.8
Aperture blades
not listed
12
Optical design
not listed
7 elements / 5 groups
Autofocus motor
STM
Manual focus
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
55mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Meike 55mm f/1.4

This 55mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Meike fits Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes

Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8

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