Meike
Meike 33mm F1.4 Sony E-Mount APS-C Lens
★★★★★
Autofocus 33mm F1.4 prime lens for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras with silent STM motor and stunning bokeh.
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Overview
Key Features
Compatible with Sony E Mount Cameras FX30 A6400 A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6500 A6600 A6700 ZV-E10 ZV-E10 Mark II
Support AF, electronic aperture adjustment and EXIF information transmission; Excellent for portrait, street, architecture and landscape photography
Equipped with STM stepping motor, the lens will bring you experience of silent and smooth focusing; Features Type-C firmware upgrade interface, enables you to upgrade the lens online
Wide aperture of f1.4 with 9 diaphragm blades for a softer bokeh effect, the shallow depth of field it creates makes the background more defocused to highlight the subject when shooting portraits, and at the same time, the shutter speed can be increased accordingly to freeze the moment under the same parameters.
Optical structure: 9 groups 12 elements, including 1 ED lens and 1 high refraction lens and 1 Ultra-high refraction lens, effectively control CA, ghosting, flare. The closest focusing distance reaches 0.4m, and the ability to take macro shots is just as impressive.
Specifications
Brand
Meike
Model
Meike 33mm F1.4 Sony E Mount
Focal Length
33mm (49.5mm equivalent on APS-C)
Aperture Range
F1.4 – F16
Aperture Blades
9
Lens Construction
9 groups, 12 elements
Special Elements
1 ED, 1 High Refraction, 1 Ultra-High Refraction
Minimum Focus Distance
0.4m
Filter Thread
55mm
Focus Mode
AF / MF
Motor Type
STM Stepping Motor
Mount
Sony E-Mount (APS-C)
Firmware Update
Type-C interface
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Wide F1.4 aperture with 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth, circular bokeh
- STM stepping motor delivers silent autofocus well-suited for video work
- Advanced optical design with ED and high-refraction elements controls chromatic aberration and flare
- Type-C firmware update port allows ongoing lens improvements after purchase
- Affordable price point compared to first-party 33-35mm autofocus alternatives
👎 Cons
- Manual-focus-only fallback may be needed in low-contrast autofocus situations given third-party AF tuning
- 0.4m minimum focus distance is not particularly close for a 33mm prime
- APS-C only — will not cover a full-frame sensor if you upgrade camera bodies
- No optical image stabilization, relying entirely on in-body stabilization where available
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Meike 33mm F1.4 support autofocus on Sony E-mount cameras?
Yes, it features an STM stepping motor that provides autofocus as well as electronic aperture adjustment and EXIF data transmission on compatible Sony E-mount APS-C cameras.
What is the full-frame equivalent focal length of this lens?
On APS-C sensors, the 33mm focal length provides a 49.5mm equivalent field of view, making it a standard/normal perspective ideal for portraits and street photography.
Can the lens firmware be updated?
Yes, the Meike 33mm F1.4 features a Type-C firmware upgrade interface that allows you to update the lens software when new versions are released.
What is the minimum focusing distance?
The minimum focus distance is 0.4 meters (approximately 15.7 inches), which allows for moderately close-up shots.
Which Sony cameras are compatible with this lens?
It is compatible with Sony E-mount APS-C cameras including the FX30, A6400, A5000, A5100, A6000, A6100, A6300, A6500, A6600, A6700, ZV-E10, and ZV-E10 Mark II.
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