55mm F1.4 APS-C Lens for Fujifile X Mount Cameras, AF Prime Lenses | Large Aperture Creates Creamy Bokeh; Fast STM Auto Focus, Sharp Image Quality, for Fuji APS-C mirrorless cameras X-T5 X-T4

I shoot professionally with another brand, and use Fuji for my more fun and personal stuff. As such, I don't love the idea of spending a fortune on Fujinon lenses, especially considering so many of them are showing their age at this point. I watch and research lenses a lot, and saw people talking about how high of a quality this lens from Meike is and thought I'd give it a shot. I mean, for the price why the heck not? A couple of things I noticed about it: -The build and feel of this lens is shockingly premium. Everything about the lens just feels great in the hand, and it looks like Canon's pro lenses at a quick glance. Starting off great! -Straight out of the box (and again, I'm on a Fuji [X-T5 to be specific]), and attaching it to my camera to test it and I will say that I felt like the autofocus left quite a bit to be desired. It hunted a ton and seemed to struggle to actually focus quickly or accurately, let alone hold onto focus while tracking. Uh oh. That isn't great. -I looked online and saw that there was already a firmware update for this lens, and that firmware is said to be for autofocus performance. Great, let's try that! I have a Mac, and as such every time I connected the lens using several different cables the lens was never discovered or seen by my laptop. Crap. Looking on their website it says that Windows should be used for firmware updates instead of Macs. Double crap. It's also worth noting that the firmware file will kick back a warning that it's insecure when you go to download it. If you don't trust it, then you won't be able to update your lens. I tried several different attempts then on the only Windows laptop in the house, and it still wasn't being seen by the computer, AT ALL. At this point, I was getting irritated, but figured I'd try one last thing. The lens's port is USB-C, and as most laptops these days have USB-C ports I was trying every USB-C cable I had to no avail. Being that the lens doesn't come with a cable, I was a bit out of luck so far. I eventually, in one last effort, tried a random USB-C to USB-A cable, and ALAS! The lens was finally seen by the Windows computer. The firmware was finally updated, and the lens was like a completely different lens. The autofocus now is incredibly fast, very accurate, and the lens is SUPER sharp. Quite honestly, I can't really tell any difference in sharpness or quality between this lens and lenses that are multitudes more expensive. I've never used a Meike lens before this one, but if they're this high of quality I am absolutely going to try more in the future (and am actually looking at some for my Sony bodies now). Very impressive, and very worth the money ONCE YOU UPDATE THE FIRMWARE. As a quick last note, I did then use an adapter (usb-a to usb-c) so that I could connect the lens through the usb-a cable to my mac out of curiosity, and the lens was finally seen by the mac and I was able to update the firmware with my mac without any issues. So, moral of the story - you oddly may need a USB-C to USB-A cable to update the firmware. Thanks for reading!

Great lens for the price ! Weight is a little on the heavier side but the metal construction does make it feel nice in my hands. Big recommend.

I feel like this lens can make pretty much anything look good. It's super sharp, even when wide open, and the contrast is great, but the x-factor is real too. I can't quite put my finger on it. There is something special about how this lens renders images. I have a Fujinon 50mm f2 and if I set them to the same aperture size and control for the difference in focal length, this Meike somehow still wins for me. It's really astonishing. I've taken pictures of trash, meaning literal household garbage, and the shots still look good. It does miss focus every now and then, and the flare looks quite ugly when stopped down around f8. But the focus issue can be solved with skill, and the flare issue can be solved by opening the aperture wider. In fact, between f1.4 and f2.2, the flare is actually quite beautiful and soft. See the pictures for examples. The one with the coherent streaks is shot at f9, then one is shot at f2.2, and the one where it's just a golden glow is at f1.4. Camera: Fujifilm X-M5.

I have been eyeing a short telephoto lens for my Fuji. This lens fits my budget, so I am happy to give it a go. The lens is compact and light, weighing just above 260g and having a filter thread of 52mm. At 1.4, it is sharp enough and very sharp at f2. The lens is provided with a single rubber gasket around the mount, which provides some basic weather sealing, which I appreciate as I like to shoot in light drizzle. It also comes with a lens hood; though I also like to shoot against the sun, the provided lens hood ensures I don't have light hitting the lens across the face and ensures a higher contrast. When light hits the lens, the flare is rendered softly. The picture of the signage in blue and green demonstrates this. Finally, I like that the lens focus motor is almost silent and relatively quick. I manage to use AF-C mode to track walking subjects and even cylists without an issue.

My first thought when I took it out of the box is that it is so light; "is there even a motor in it for the AF function??" Rest assured there is! I have used it for past three days and I am very pleased with its fast AF performance and great image quality, including low light situation though there is occasionally "chasing" AF. The material seem to be the same as SIGMA lens but doesn't feel as premium as them but Meike price is lower than SIGMA lens. Overall it is a great lens at great price with great performance for it worth. Highly recommend it!

The lens comes with a decent matte-finished plastic build quality. The image quality at f1.4 is pretty good. Decently sharp and has good contrast. Focusing speed is decent too. What makes this lens stand out is the f1.4 fast lens, aperture ring, and price point. Even though the MFD is the only drawback I have with the lens, Meike has done well with the optic quality and the focusing speed. With this price point, this gives other competitors a run for their money. All in all, I highly recommend this lens for anyone who are interested in having their first portrait lens.

Absolutely phenomenal lense for the price, reminds me of my Nikkor prime an 85 from the 80's. Bright and straight, great capture

Meike 55mm F1.4 APS-C: A Budget-Friendly Bokeh Master The Meike 55mm F1.4 APS-C lens is a hidden gem for photographers seeking a fast, affordable portrait lens. Designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, it offers an 82.5mm equivalent focal length, making it ideal for portraits, close-ups, and creative photography. The build quality is high end. The autofocus is so snappy and fast. I am so impressed with this little lens. It’s also very light weight, and supports the reason why I use Fuji cameras, I want something light weight to keep on my at all times and this lens helps with that! What I love: • Wide Aperture: The f/1.4 maximum aperture creates dreamy bokeh and excels in low light. • Build Quality: The metal construction feels premium, durable, and lightweight. • Price: At its budget price point, it offers impressive image quality and value. The Meike 55mm F1.4 excels in delivering a unique, artistic look. It’s a fun, compact lens for photographers who enjoy hands-on shooting and creative control. Perfect for portraits, street photography, or experimenting with depth of field, this lens is a fantastic addition to any Fuji film camera!! Outstanding value for the price.

Budget lenses are improving at a fast rate and the Meike is definitely up there with the best of them. The This AF 55mm f1.4 for Fujifilm has been great fun to use and is super-sharp! I've used it for portraits and street photography [especially at night] and had some lovely results. Keen to get the 33mm version too!

The lens is incredibly sharp at f1.4 and the colour reproduction is amazing. Autofocus is reliable considering how bad the Fujifilm is. Totally recommend for the price. Nothing can beat this

Objectif lumineux par sa grande ouverture. Donne de jolis bokeh crémeux en portraits ou en proxi (photos de fleurs etc...) Qualité optique impeccable sur mon Fujifilm X-T5 avec capteur 40MPix L'autofocus semble aussi réactif que sur mes optiques originales. Du moins en photo (pas testé en vidéo que je ne pratique pas) La qualité perçue en termes de fabrication et finitions est plus que satisfaisante. Les bagues de mise au point et de diaphragme (crantée) ont une manipulation parfaitement agréable. Très satisfait de mon achat. Je recommande pour un usage amateur.

Being a Fuji user, I've been used to certain things. A metal build, an aperture ring, amazing colours and wonderful sharpness. I'm giddy to say this has all those things. But on top of that, it's super light and also focuses faster than any Fuji lens I know, including ones with a linear motor. Comparing to lenses in the same price range and focal length, I can't think of one with autofocus that has anywhere close to the build quality of this Meike. The delicious bokeh you get from this f1.4 lens, and at this price, is ridiculous. Something this price shouldn't have so many things going for it. And on an X-T5, I was worried it wouldn't resolve to the same level as newer Fuji lenses, but it has held up its own very well. It really feels like a too good to be true lens. It's just very versatile. Can get close up portraits and product photos as well as scenic shots with no visible chromatic aberration. I'm looking forward to doing a lot more portrait work and take this on a trip with me. I don't think I'll be taking it off the camera anytime soon.

Utilizzato su una Fujifilm XT-3, ha un’ottima qualità e dettaglio nelle foto. A massima apertura visto anche il prezzo ha un buon dettaglio con uno stacco sullo sfondo assoluto. Ottimo risultato anche nei colori, affiancato a foto fate con un obbiettivo Fuji non si nota la differenza. Per il prezzo a cui è venduto è un ottimo obbiettivo per entrare nel mondo dei fissi senza spendere troppo. Consigliato