Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) vs Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C)	Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro
Focal length	55mm	56mm
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.4
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	APS-C	APS-C
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) (55mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro (56mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits

Where to buy

Meike 55mm F1.4 APS-C Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras, AF Prime Lens

Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C)See price on Amazon

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Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM ProSee price on Amazon We could not find this one on Amazon US in Nikon Z — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) and the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro?
The Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) is 55mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro is 56mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) and Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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