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Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS vs Meike 50mm f/0.95

Both are Canon EF-M prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 35 g lighter (385 g vs 420 g)

Pick the Meike 50mm f/0.95 if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.2)

Spec differences

7 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS and the Meike 50mm f/0.95
Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS Meike 50mm f/0.95
Brand
Samyang
Meike
Max aperture
f/1.2
f/0.95 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
385 g lighter
420 g
Length
74.1 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.5 m
0.45 m closer
Aperture blades
not listed
13
Optical design
9 elements / 7 groups
7 elements / 5 groups
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
50mm both
Filter thread
62 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS

The Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS is an APS-C fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.2 for Canon EF-M mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes

Meike 50mm f/0.95

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