Meike

Meike 50mm F1.7 Manual Lens for EF-M Cameras

4.6 (8 reviews)

Unleash Your Creative Vision with a Wide Aperture LensExperience the artistry of photography with the Meike 50mm F1.7 manual focus lens, meticulously crafted for EF-M mount cameras such as the M3, M2, M10, M50, M6II, M200, and M100. Capture stunning images with exceptional bokeh and clarity. Com...

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Overview

Unleash Your Creative Vision with a Wide Aperture Lens

Experience the artistry of photography with the Meike 50mm F1.7 manual focus lens, meticulously crafted for EF-M mount cameras such as the M3, M2, M10, M50, M6II, M200, and M100. Capture stunning images with exceptional bokeh and clarity.

  • Compatibility: Designed for EF-M mount cameras.
  • Focal Length: 50mm.
  • Aperture: Wide F1.7 aperture for shallow depth of field.
  • Focus: Manual focus for precision control.

Key Features

Lens Not Attached : MANUAL LENS need you to enable "M mode " or "Release without lens" in the setting of camera

Fixed focal length 50mm, Maximum aperture of 1.7 delivers smooth bokeh,fit Close-up/portrait photo photography

Lens construction is 6 elements in 5 groups, multi-layer coatings

Minimum focusing distance of 0.5m,Full-frame Visual angle:diagonal 46.5° horizontal 39.2° vertical 23.6°

Metal body, lightweight and portable

Specifications

Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
F1.7
Minimum Focusing Distance
0.5m
Lens Construction
6 elements in 5 groups
Coatings
Multi-layer coatings
Visual Angle (Full-frame)
Diagonal 46.5°, Horizontal 39.2°, Vertical 23.6°
Body Material
Metal

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a bright maximum aperture of F1.7, delivering smooth bokeh for pleasing background blur.
  • Ideal for close-up and portrait photography, enhancing subject isolation and artistic expression.
  • Constructed with 6 elements in 5 groups and multi-layer coatings for improved optical performance.
  • The minimum focusing distance of 0.5m allows for closer shots to subjects.
  • Boasts a durable metal body, offering a premium feel and enhanced longevity while remaining lightweight and portable.

👎 Cons

  • Requires the camera to be set to "M mode" or "Release without lens" in settings, which might not be intuitive for all users.
  • Being a manual lens, it lacks autofocus capabilities, requiring manual focus adjustments for every shot.
  • The 50mm fixed focal length, while versatile, does not offer the flexibility of zoom lenses.
  • The lens is designed for EF-M cameras, limiting its compatibility with other camera systems without adapters.
  • Achieving precise focus manually, especially with a shallow depth of field, can be more challenging and time-consuming.

Frequently Asked Questions

To use this manual lens, you need to enable "M mode" or "Release without lens" in your camera's settings.
With its fixed 50mm focal length and maximum aperture of F1.7, it is particularly well-suited for close-up and portrait photography, creating smooth bokeh effects.
No, this is a manual lens, meaning you will need to adjust the focus manually.
The lens construction comprises 6 elements in 5 groups and features multi-layer coatings for optical clarity.
The minimum focusing distance for this lens is 0.5 meters, allowing for relatively close-up shots.
The Meike 50mm F1.7 lens features a durable metal body, making it lightweight and portable.