Meike
The Meike 33mm f/1.4 AF is an APS‑C autofocus prime lens offered for Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. It delivers a 50mm full‑frame equivalent field of view with a fast f/1.4 aperture, STM autofocus and a compact, lightweight design, making it suitable for portraits, street, landscape and video work.
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$189.99
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$205.37
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$166.16
Highest
$229.99
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers consider the Meike 33mm f/1.4 a great value fast standard lens, praising its sharpness, low chromatic aberration, and video‑friendly no‑breathing performance. They acknowledge its solid build and useful features like STM AF and a sturdy aperture ring, while noting the plastic construction, lack of weather sealing, and the stiff aperture ring as minor drawbacks.
What Users Say
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the lens for its sharpness, affordable price, and video‑ready characteristics such as no focus breathing. Common praise centers on the practical inclusion of a hood and firmware upgrade port, while the most frequent complaints involve the stiff aperture ring, plastic feel, and occasional weight inconsistencies.
Common Complaints
Stiff aperture ring, plastic build quality, lack of weather sealing and image stabilization, weight variance across units, and a minimum focusing distance longer than some competitors.
What People Are Saying
“great standard fast lens both for portraits and landscapes”
“great image quality at all apertures at the centre, razor sharp when stopped down”
“nice bokeh”
“superb value”
“affordable and best quality”
How It Compares
vs. Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4
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Choose Viltrox if you need the widest mount range and a similar price, but pick Meike for video‑oriented features and firmware upgradability.
vs. Tokina ATX‑M 33mm f/1.4
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Tokina is a good budget alternative for E‑mount users, but Meike delivers a more video‑friendly experience and modern firmware support.
vs. Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
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Opt for the Fujifilm when you need a rugged, professional‑grade lens with close‑focus capability; choose Meike for a lighter, more affordable option with video‑friendly features.
