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Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro AF Lens (Sony E)

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Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro AF Lens (Sony E)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/1.8 to f/16
  • Fast, Normal Length Prime
  • Autofocus Design
  • 9-Blade Diaphragm
Capture images from a natural perspective with the Sony E-mount 55mm f/1.8 Pro AF Lens from Meike. Designed for full-frame camera systems, this prime lens is optimal for portraits, medium close-ups of objects, and scenic shots that incorporate a modest amount of your background. The lens's nine-bladed aperture combined with its bright f/1.8 aperture creates soft, flattering bokeh and allows more reliable low-light autofocusing performance. Multilayer coatings and multiple high-quality glass elements reduce optical aberrations, minimize flares, and improve image contrast. A built-in USB-C port allows convenient firmware updates, and an AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel so you can swiftly switch your focusing method.
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Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro AF Overview

Capture images from a natural perspective with the Sony E-mount 55mm f/1.8 Pro AF Lens from Meike. Designed for full-frame camera systems, this prime lens is optimal for portraits, medium close-ups of objects, and scenic shots that incorporate a modest amount of your background. The lens's nine-bladed aperture combined with its bright f/1.8 aperture creates soft, flattering bokeh and allows more reliable low-light autofocusing performance. Multilayer coatings and multiple high-quality glass elements reduce optical aberrations, minimize flares, and improve image contrast. A built-in USB-C port allows convenient firmware updates, and an AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel so you can swiftly switch your focusing method.

Additional Lens Benefits
  • Two ED lenses, two high refraction lenses, and one ultrahigh refraction lens for improved image quality and reduced optical aberrations.
  • Eleven lens elements in eight groups.
  • 1.8' minimum focusing distance.

Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro AF Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
55mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
43.3°
Tilt-Shift
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Minimum Focus Distance
1.8' / 55 cm
Optical Design
11 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Weight
12.8 oz / 364 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.175 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.9 x 5.1 x 4.8"

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