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title: Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro
description: "Natural human-eye perspective prime with 8K resolution capability and professional-grade optics. Versatile 55mm focal length ideal for portraits and landscapes at $325."
brand: Meike
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 55
aperture: 1.8
lens_type: Prime
weight: 364
year: 2025
weather_sealed: false
image_stabilization: false
price: 325
focus: Auto
lens_category: ["Normal"]
filter_size: 58
max_magn: 0.12
close_focus: 0.55
sku: (none)
diameter: 74
length: 97

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

featured_image: /lenses/meike/meike-55mm-f1-8.png

last_updates:
    - date: 2025-08-08
      note: added new YT review by Christopher Frost
    - date: 2025-09-20
      note: "added new YT review"
      
---

From Meike: 

> 55mm Focal Length – Standard focal length, natural human-eye perspective The 55mm focal length closely matches the natural field of view of the human eye while maintaining natural perspective. Ideal for portraits, landscapes, still life, etc. (APS-C equivalent: 82.5mm)
>
> Professional-Grade Image Performance. 8K Resolution & Superb Resolving Power Pro Series image quality stems from stringent demands on lens element quality.


[Official Website](https://meikeglobal.com/en-de/collections/l-alliance/products/5518l)

Reviews:

* Fstoppers: [Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro Review: Can a Budget Lens Carry a Pro Moniker?](https://fstoppers.com/reviews/meike-55mm-f18-pro-review-can-budget-lens-carry-pro-moniker-694295), Alex Coleman, Mar 2025
* Lensvid: [Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro AF Lens Review (E-mount)](https://lensvid.com/gear/meike-55mm-f1-8/), Iddo Genuth, Feb 2025

YouTube:

* Lensvid: [Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro AF Lens Review (E-mount)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXuyTzKUd5g), Feb 2025
* Richard Wong: [Meike 55mm f/1.8 Pro vs Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (FF Leica L/Sony E/Nikon Z/Fujifilm X)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWhOkzHVibo), Mar 2025
* DirksFocus: [Meike 55mm f1.8 PRO | Lens review with samples | new lens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcYm6cKJbOI), Dec 2024
* Christopher Frost: [Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 'Pro' lens review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwQnSn-v47I), Aug 2025