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title: Meike 50mm f/1.2 MF
description: "Ultra-fast manual focus normal prime delivering exceptional bokeh and low-light performance. Professional f/1.2 aperture in compact metal construction for creative portraiture at $340."
brand: Meike
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 50
aperture: 1.2
angle_of_view: 47
lens_type: Prime
weight: 620
year: 2020
weather_sealed: false
image_stabilization: false
price: 340
focus: Manual
lens_category: ["Normal"]
filter_size: 67
max_magn: 0.11
close_focus: 0.60
sku: MK‑50MM F1.2 L‑mount
diameter: 73
length: 72

date: 2025-08-01
draft: false
author: Jan Wedekind

featured_image: /lenses/meike/meike-50mm-f1-2.png

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From Meike: 

> FULLY MANUAL Pease go to your camera CUSTOM FUNCTIONS and ENABLE release SHUTTER W/O LENS option in order to take pictures.
>  
> Fixed focal length 50mm,Maximum aperture of 1.2-22,delivers smooth bokeh,fit Close-up/portrait photo photography.
> 
> With its large aperture opening up to F/1.2-22, it has a high light intensity and allows precise recording even in poor light conditions.
> 
> The lens is multi-layered, its body made of metal is high-quality processed and can be adjusted comfortably and easily.


[Official Website](https://meikeglobal.com/en-de/collections/l-alliance/products/5012l)

Reviews:

* Philipp Reeve: [REVIEW: Meike 50MM 1.2](https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-meike-50mm-1-2/), BastianK, Jun 2023
* Dustin Abbot: [Meike 50mm F1.2L RF Review and Gallery](https://dustinabbott.net/2020/12/meike-50mm-f1-2l-rf-review-and-gallery/), Dec 2020

YouTube:

* Pav SZ: [MEiKE 50mm f1.2 | The King of the UNDERDOGS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sf4gO0Lvac), Sep 2021
* Potato Jet: [$359 50mm f/1.2 Budget Full Frame vs The Pro Lenses | Sony G Master vs Canon L-Series vs Meike](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9EJkDeKvOI), Feb 2022