Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 Air vs Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for standard prime and portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 Air | Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 55mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 Air (50mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro (55mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 AirSee price on Amazon
Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 ProSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 Air and the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro?
The Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 Air is 50mm f/2.0 prime, full-frame; the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro is 55mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 Air or the Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro?
The Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.0 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 Air and Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 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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