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Quick answer
The Meike 25mm f/1.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 25mm at f/1.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
Meike 25mm f/1.8: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 25mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Meike 25mm f/1.8 specifications
- Brand
- Meike
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 25mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 5 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
Specification source: meikeglobal.com
What can you shoot with the Meike 25mm f/1.8?
At 25mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 25mm | 71.5° | 81.7° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 40mm | 48.5° | 56.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 25mm f/1.8 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Meike 25mm f/1.8?
It is a fixed 25mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Meike 25mm f/1.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 25mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.8.
What is the Meike 25mm f/1.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 40mm on full frame, with a 48.5° horizontal and 56.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 25mm f/1.8 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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