Review on MEKE Aperture Manual RF Mount Cameras by Bryan King

If you want an f/1.2 aperture the Meike RF 50/1.2 is a worthy competitor to Canon models at a reasonable price. Since I've had mine I've been able to use it a bit at home as well as in portrait photography. With my Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera, manual focusing was easier than I expected thanks to focus peaking, and I was able to capture a very high percentage of photos with perfect focus. You can also zoom in to check focus before shooting. I found the lens to be pretty sharp even at f1.2, especially in the center. The edges are a little softer, but still sharp enough for portraits. Open out-of-focus areas are very soft, which I find pleasing. The only thing I didn't like about this lens is that the aperture ring doesn't click into place. The aperture ring rotates smoothly, but you have to look at it to see your aperture as it has no clicks. I think videographers will find this useful for smooth aperture changes. The focus ring is also smooth and easy to find. I think this lens costs less than double the Canon 50/1.8 unless you're shooting something that requires autofocus speed.