Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 vs Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C)
Both are Sony E mount primes for standard prime and budget — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 | Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 23mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C) opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C) (23mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (50mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C) is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
- the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C) is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8See price on Amazon
Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C)See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 and the Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C)?
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is 50mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C) is 23mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 or the Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C)?
The Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C) — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.
Do the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 and Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C) fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Meike AF 23mm f/1.4 (APS-C) is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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