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Meike AF 33mm f/1.4
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Meike · 33 mm · f/1.4 · Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Sony E mount · APS-C

Meike AF 33mm f/1.4

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KEY FACTS
BrandMeike
Announcement dateJul 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional value at $229.99, undercuts competitors by $50-$570
+Compact and lightweight at 83mm, 314g for all-day portability
+Fast f/1.4 aperture delivers excellent depth of field control and low-light performance
+No focus breathing makes it excellent for video use
+Excellent sharpness and contrast with good chromatic aberration control
+Silent STM motor provides smooth, discreet autofocus ideal for video
Worth Knowing
−Vignetting present at wide aperture, though considered acceptable
−Occasional focus hunting in bright conditions at f/1.4 (may require firmware update)
−Only 0.4m minimum focusing distance limits macro capability compared to dedicated macro lenses
−Aperture ring placement may cause accidental adjustment during handheld use

General

Brand
Meike
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jul 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Meike 33mm f/1.4 AF is a compact, lightweight, and very affordable autofocus lens that delivers a 50mm-equivalent focal length on Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Sony E-mount cameras. After seeing how this lens performs against competitors that cost twice as much, the answer is a resounding yes regarding its competitive image quality, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious photographers seeking a versatile standard prime for portraits and everyday shooting.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Full Frame Equivalent
50mm
Lens Elements
12 elements in 9 groups
Extra Low Dispersion Elements
1 ED lens
Special Elements
1 high refractive index element, 1 ultra-high refractive index element
Min focal length
33 mm
Max focal length
33 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
33 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Autofocus

Motor Type
STM (Stepping Motor)
Focus Mode
Autofocus with manual override
Focus Breathing
No focus breathing

Build

Angle of View
Diagonal 46.3°, Horizontal 39°, Vertical 26.4°

Coatings features

Coatings
Multi-layer coating
Chromatic Aberration
Reduced via extra-low dispersion elements
Flare & Ghosting
Multi-layer coatings minimize ghosting and flare
Firmware
Type-C interface for firmware upgrades

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Sony E
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
83 mm
Lens weight
314 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
55 mm