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Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z 55mm
The 55mm f/1.4 aperture on APS-C provides strong subject separation with 9 rounded blades, while its STM motor enables silent autofocus for video work. At 400g with a Type-C firmware port, it pairs lightweight handling with online updatability. Best for portrait photographers shooting on Sony E-mount APS-C bodies who need fast aperture and quiet AF for weddings.
Focal length 55mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Sony E
Weight 286 g
af type STM
lens type prime
84 Overall Score
Price $190
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | multi-layer coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 600 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z 55mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 13mm | 56mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 286 | 92 | 255 | 415 | 280 | 515 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z 55mm | 86.9 | 96.6 | 73.4 | 46.9 | 56.5 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 84.6 | 50.9 | 62 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 94.8 | 36 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
