Quick answer
The Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a standard macro lens covering 50mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 50mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro specifications
What can you shoot with the Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro?
At 50mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 80mm | 25.4° | 30.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 80mm on full frame, with a 25.4° horizontal and 30.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro 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.
