The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF and the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Meike 50mm f1.8 AF weighs 382g, 9% (39g) lighter than the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF's weight of 421g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF is also available in the Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Meike 50mm f1.8 AF is also available in Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
