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 55mm f1.8 Pro X for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X with a length of 97mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF and Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF and the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X Size and Weight 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 55mm f1.8 Pro X weighs 364g, 13% (57g) 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 55mm f1.8 Pro X 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 55mm f1.8 Pro X:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm .
On the other hand, the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 82.5mm .
