Meike 50mm F/2.0 Review Lens for Sony E-Mount

In this video, I do a short review and user guide of the Meike 50mm F2 lens with my Sony a6000. You'll be suprised how well this lens performs when you know how to use it.
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[@zak1the2cat3]

thanks for still posting videos for the a6000 , love your videos

[@that1cameraguy]

Thanks Mohamed

[@that1cameraguy]

Links to the products mentioned: ✅ Meike 50mm F2: geni.us/g35OeSV ✅ Meike 35mm F1.7: geni.us/QaMLF ✅ Meike 28mm F2.8: geni.us/X4uE1g ✅ Sony 50mm f1.8 FE: geni.us/Z5WN ✅ Sony 50mm F1.8 OSS: geni.us/IK9wzc ✅ Sony a6000: geni.us/JgDe Thank you for the support!

[@CharlesDunkley]

I recently picked up the Meike 25mm F/1.8 and the 35mm F/1.7 for my Fuji X-T1. I've been eyeing this 50mm as well so this video was really helpful.

[@fcukanj]

I just bought a A6000 and i've been watching your videos for the past couple of days and i have to say you really deserve a lot more subs and views. The content you put out is beyond incredible.

[@that1cameraguy]

Thanks anuj, I appreciate the comment.

[@elizabethruiz3702]

I just purchased a Sony a6000 so I'm glad to see all these videos they help so much!

[@that1cameraguy]

Great, glad you're learning.

[@JasonVong]

damn! looks pretty sharp, holy cow!

[@that1cameraguy]

👍 yup

[@johnrovicunanan6576]

Keep all the sony a 6000 vids coming. Good job. Have you considered trying samyang lenses?

[@siuyongyong]

set the ISO auto! it is the most easy way to use manual lens.

[@that1cameraguy]

I do when I'm in a rush, but I really like just controlling as much of the camera if I can when it's just casual shooting.

[@kelseyherandez2296]

thanks dude This lense is awesome

[@changes405]

shot setup was great very helpful cheers

[@MrAma1l]

great video thank you ☺ talk about vantage lens like hileos takumar Pentacon and how can use on a6000 .... ur the hero of a6000 users 😍😍

[@that1cameraguy]

Hmm, I'm just not very familiar with the vintage lenses, but maybe in the future.

[@mounorman]

helios 44-2 make it happen :) bokeh extravagansa

[@THERIFZ]

For sony a5000?

[@Adadan88]

For vacations what is more good, this lens or 35 1.4 lens ?

[@AmarSingh-ho5eg]

Just got a a6000 today- Wanna get a lens but not to expensive maybe below 150 or so. Using the a6000 mainly for pictures of my daughter and family pics and our puppy and some outdoor activities. Any recommendations ty. Love your channel have learned a lot about the a6000 ty.

[@21Koolkid]

Hey man, you got a video on setup for the meike 25mm f2.0

[@lopescorte104]

This lens on a Sony A6000 is gonna be equivallent to a 50mm on fullframe or equi. to a 75mm ?

[@theonewhoneverlie]

Hi! Big fan of your videos. Very informative. Also, did you try 7artisans and Kamlan 50mm? Can you compare the 3? Which do you think I should get?

[@TheBadBone23]

I might be late with this but how do you compensate for the lack of stabilization in the lens since the A6000 doesn't have internal stabilization?

[@seanpickersgill4154]

Great videos, I know this may not be your style, but I would love if you could take some portraits when you're reviewing these lenses, especially when reviewing a 50mm. Keep up the great work!

[@that1cameraguy]

Something I'd like to incorporate in the future. Thanks.

[@seanpickersgill4154]

that1cameraguy holy shit you replied ❤️

[@Haiasiriku]

"Cause I can..." truly, a savage

[@kleonzissimopoulos9433]

Greetings from Greece! A quick question! Is the lens recommended for video shooting? and what are other starter lenses at the same + - budget? Great video overall! :)

[@that1cameraguy]

You could use this lens for video shooting. You just manual focus.

[@blurrediris]

nice videos my man!!! does IBIS work with this in video?

[@NathanRibau]

love the uploads!

[@that1cameraguy]

Thanks!

[@wirdozjh99]

does focus peaking works when using OVF? if it does then.. this manual focusing in this lens is a piece of cake..

[@FelipeMachadoCardoso]

Hi! Great video, thanks for sharing you experience with that lens. Do it "zoom" the image during focusing? Like A6000 do with the original SELP1650 in manual mode?

[@susethsierra7507]

What do you think about taking pictures of toddlers with this 50 mm lens?

[@ioneanelo9668]

Should i spend 1500$ for new camera or stick with a6000 and buy lenses this coming year 2020?

[@Princeton_James]

New camera.

[@benjamingaspar8833]

is it necessary to purchase a meike 35 and 50 or is one better then another

[@asaflevi09]

thank you! I'm really uncertain Which Should I buy the Meike 35mm or 50mm - for a6000 for portrait, hoping you recommend what would you choose.

[@nickbricks]

what camera do you use for filming yourself in this video?

[@MasterT2]

this video made me decide to get one that I saw on FB marketplace for $35 :D

[@lazdrawings4723]

Love your videos.

[@tato.2938]

I just got an A7ii for my bday and i wanted to know if you've used this lens on one before

[@ytbobo31]

Isn't it better to frame it first (at a distance greater than min focus dist), than focus using the ring, so you won't have to move back and forth?

[@ChawPel]

sony a6000 lensa meike 50mm F2 How do you use it? The aperture I use does not appear If there is a technique, please guide me

[@bajiraosawant]

Is it good for capturing from a little more distance like 7-8 feet...? And does it lose the bookeh..?

[@SenseiFritz]

I know this is a manual lens, so you have to focus and choose the aperture yourself, but why shutter speed and iso too???

[@HatDawgKing]

Hi I have a question I know this might be late but, I have sony nex f3 the 2012 model and tbh I was amazed of how the camera do in such a way but let me get to the point, so the NEX F3 is an emount lens too so I was looking for a cheap 50mm lens that is an emount I found this, now I am wondering if this lens would work on the camera, the quality looks fantastic in that kind of price, I hope you answer my question :)

[@yud8461]

What is better, meike 35mm f/1.8 or meike 50mm f/2.0?

[@WVMUSIC_NL]

wow I am sold.. amazing

[@mikeonthemarne]

There are other fifties on the 2nd hand market - e.g. eBay - in good to excellent condition, for a quarter to a half of the price of the Meike, that would have better optical performances. If you want to go manual, which always gives best control over image quality, then go for the stars, even if they're a bit long in the tooth and need an (cheap) adapter! Nice hints on manual shooting with the Sony however, very useful.

[@mikeonthemarne]

Replying to me: good old Japanese lenses - Super-Takumar or OM - can be had for half the price of the Meike and the Russians will cost even less - a late Helios 44, say a 44-5 or 6, very sharp, and others, like Jupiter-8, go on an M39 adapter, so very compact indeed. Quality control, in my experience, less variable than many say but YMMV!

[@Behindstage]

When you dont need or want to be quick manual is so much more fun, bargain doesn't mean cheap or junk either.

[@luqmanwafiy7290]

hi can i know your opinion regarding this meiki lens over the sigma 60mm?

[@bagibagiilmu958]

hello thank for your video, but i doubt to chosse between meike 35mm f1.7 and 50mm f1.8? can u recomended it, for the sharpnes? Thanks bro

[@arreola961]

bagi bagi ilmu but both my friend

[@andreshincapie9994]

Hi, which is better Meike or Minolta MD 50mm? Thanks.

[@willied75]

Great video!!!

[@lazdrawings4723]

I have a nikon d5300 but i want the sony a6000 do you think is worth it?

[@akhilpunna3724]

Does it need an adapter mount?

[@WarChortle]

So is it those2cameraguys now?

[@that1cameraguy]

+WarChortle 😅

[@richyoung89]

Can this lens be used for landscape photography??

[@geraldyulianto1825]

between the meike 50mm and 35mm. which one is good for food photography? its great to watch the a6000 videos.. makes me understand more about the cam.

[@that1cameraguy]

The 35mm has a smaller minimum focusing distance. Might make it easier when working with food. If you want to also get some macro shots, there are also extension tubes you can get.

[@jfermins]

I got the Meike extension tubes for macro, not bad at all for under $20. Had enough time to even shoot small flies (that originally I didn't spot with the naked eye). You should start a G+ community or Google photos folder so we can share the pictures taken after watching your videos.

[@draculadicruz]

Jaime Fermin can you please share the link for the extension tube?

[@jfermins]

Look up Meike extension tube for e mount over at Amazon.com. Wait till that1cameraguy sees this and shares a link. That will help him, even if it's just a bit. Technology Mafia did a great video review, look him up. Here are some samples that I took using both kit lenses on my a6000. photos.app.goo.gl/2v9h0Meuv1RzrOHf2

[@draculadicruz]

Jaime Fermin thank you...

[@draculadicruz]

Can you please share the link for the extension tube? Can you please make a video on macro using 35mm 1.7 meike along with the extension tube? Thanks...

[@draculadicruz]

that1cameraguy thank you...

[@lovefreebee]

just picked up this meike lens from ebay that's why i'm here...GREAT vid tho & many thanx! nychinatown

[@nguyenhongduc1995]

Why you dont choose meike 35mm f1,7

[@christianalboroto7574]

Does this work well with Sony A5000?

[@petrakas84]

please test a6000 with fe 28mm f2

[@Spawn666949]

It works great!

[@QuietOC]

The Kaxinda branded version of this lens was F2.4. The aperture depth-of-field scale still has "2.4" on it. It looks and exposes like an F2.8 lens. My conclusion is it is not F2.

[@davidsouzmr]

The "F" is a ration between the size of the front element and the size of rear element... is not an exact measurement of light! The letter used to actual LIGHT measurement is "T" you will find those on cinema lenses and the exposure between two different lenses with "T2.0" is supposed to be the same

[@maf3695]

How would these lenses preform in video? What 35mm 50mm with auto focus and with out auto focus would you recommend?

[@that1cameraguy]

They'll do fine in video. I would recommend the Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS as it has stabilization.

[@lugas4049]

What mode do you use?

[@pinkpanta72]

is your camera settings only on manual settings? or can you use the Apt or Shutter settings with a manual lens?

[@CampTlangram]

Yes

[@nightcoder5k]

I think you're making things a bit too complicated for beginners. I prefer Aperture priority mode with Auto ISO with +0.7 for Exposure Compensation. Now, all you do is focus, compose and click.

[@that1cameraguy]

+Programmer Qn the current series of videos I've been doing is building on my previous ones where I cover exposure. I think it's good practice to get your exposure down and understand how it all works. Once you have it down, using auto ISO or those priority modes is all said and good. I use them from time to time in rapidly changing circumstances. However, what I'm shooting is rather casual, so not a big deal in my opinion

[@nightcoder5k]

Ok, that makes sense. Good video, by the way. :thumbs_up: for me as usual.

[@Simo68-]

Hello dear, I'm going to buy it. Your video however is rather dated, in the meantime something better came out? (valid and cheap) Thank you Simo

[@areyall5083]

thank u

[@karinputrin2620]

hi, how to turn on my focus peaking in my sony a6400, it always says “the lens not supported” :( im sad

[@Princeton_James]

Release without lens

[@marcp.1752]

No offense, but from image quality, any Minolta MD 50/F2 or Yashica ML 50/F2 should be better, especially at the corners. And way cheap. One can be lucky and get either Lens for around 10 Bucks. I own them since the late 80s. Plus, these Lenses do have character.

[@mounorman]

if you own it from back then they have Personality above character:), usually, on eBay, you get many variation and Japanese replicas.Owning one from back then is gold, I have a Helios 44-2 58mm '79 from a Zenit 11

[@define102]

ive tried those manual lenses, this is sharper than the vintage lenses

[@ddrnold]

Nice video, the video quality seems better in this, have you changed your setup in any way? Also it makes you look like a sithlord. Lol

[@that1cameraguy]

The video was shot primarily on the Sony a9.

[@imSriba]

Nice video! Can you tell me something about the video and image file sizes? Do you think that a 32GB SD card is enough? I will want to use this camera mainly for video. Thank you!

[@that1cameraguy]

You'll want to try and use a 64GB card, so you can record in XAVC-S. It's a higher bitrate so you'll get a little better quality.

[@imSriba]

Thank you!

[@leehayden4975]

I used the Sony a6000 in my recent video if anyone wants to give me feedback it's much appreciated !

[@metallicarockacion]

can you take macroshots?

[@Princeton_James]

No

[@scry1888]

Is the barrel distortion noticeable?

[@blacksap]

If autofocus is important for you, the sony 50 1.8mm ff is slooooowwwww focusing, i don't recommend it. spend $50 extra and get the 50mm 1.8 oss crop one if you use a6xxx line, you get a stabilized faster focusing lens.

[@SPDTDL]

First