Meike has announced its new 55mm F1.4 APS-C Autofocus lens that is available in Fuji X, Sony E, and Nikon Z mounts. Fuji X and Nikon Z mounts are now shipping, while Sony E mount will be available at the end of March.
The lens is being touted as an affordable, compact, fast prime lens for APS-C sensor cameras.
Key features
- Aperture Range: F1.4-F16
- Focal Length: 55mm
- Filter thread: Ф 52mm
- Diaphragm Blades: 9
- Weight: about 286g
- Focus Mode: Auto Focus
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.61m
- Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
- M43 Angle of View: Diagonal 21.7° Horizontal 17.4° Vertical 13.1°
- APS-C Angle of View: Diagonal 28.2° Horizontal 23.4° Vertical 15.7°
The lens weighs just 286g / 10.08 oz and it has a 52mm front filter thread and a minimum focussing distance of 61cm / 24″.
The optical construction of the lens consists of 11 elements in 8 groups and it has 9 aperture blades.
Price & Availability
As I mentioned earlier, the Meike 55mm F1.4 APS-C Autofocus lens is now shipping in Fuji X and Nikon Z mounts, while Sony E mount will be available at the end of March.
The lens retails for just $199 USD.