Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 5 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C that are compatible with the Fujifilm X mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Aperture Ring
Hood supplied
Very Fast Aperture
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Min focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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Lens Mount
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has a maximum diameter of 67mm and a total length of 81mm . It weighs 298g / 10.5 oz .
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has a filter thread of 58mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C:
You can also check All Fujifilm X Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has a fixed focal length of 23mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m . 0.1x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C features a maximum aperture of F1.4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 23mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 11 groups .
Lens Hood
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
What is in the box of Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C
Recommended Accessories for the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C .
Body Colour
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C.
Top Alternatives of Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C in Other Lens Mounts
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