Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS vs Meike 50mm f/2
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Meike 50mm f/2 does not
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits on APS-C, indoor events, subject separation in low light
Pick the Meike 50mm f/2 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS | Meike 50mm f/2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Meike
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
202 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.39 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2011
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
Our notes
Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS
A stabilized APS-C short telephoto for E-mount, with a fast f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 202 g and has a 49mm filter thread.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Light at 202 g
- Close focus of 0.39 m
Cons
- APS-C only
- Plastic build
- Soft wide open at f/1.8
Our notes
Meike 50mm f/2
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