Meike 56mm f1.7 Z is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon Z mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z, the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Meike 56mm f1.7 Z is a member of Meike's Air series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Meike Air Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Reasons to Buy the Meike AF 56mm f1.7 Air Z Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Meike AF 56mm f1.7 Air Z lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
190g / 6.7 oz
Meike 56mm f1.7 Z from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Meike 56mm f1.7 Z is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Meike 56mm f1.7 Z has a maximum diameter of 67mm and a total length of 59mm . It weighs 190g / 6.7 oz .
Meike 56mm f1.7 Z has a filter thread of 52mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Meike 56mm f1.7 Z:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Meike 56mm f1.7 Z has a fixed focal length of 56mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Meike 56mm f1.7 Z 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 56mm f1.7 Z MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Meike 56mm f1.7 Z which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Meike 56mm f1.7 Z has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.11x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.55m . 0.11x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Meike AF 56mm f1.7 Air Z features a maximum aperture of F1.7 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.7 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 56mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.7 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. 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 56mm f1.7 Z's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 7 groups .
Lens Hood
Meike 56mm f1.7 Z doesn't come with a lens hood.
What's in the Box of Meike 56mm f1.7 Z?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Meike 56mm f1.7 Z:
Meike AF 56mm f/1.7 Air Lens Front Lens Cap Rear Lens Cap Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z .
Body Colour
Meike 56mm f1.7 Z is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Meike 56mm f1.7 Z Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Meike AF 56mm f1.7 Air Z.
Top Alternatives of Meike 56mm f1.7 Z in Other Lens Mounts
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