Quick answer
The Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a standard macro lens covering 50mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a macro lens covering 50mm at f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro specifications
- Brand
- Meike
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 50mm f/2.8 Macro use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 100mm on full frame, with a 20.4° horizontal and 24.4° 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 Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
Olympus
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ
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