The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 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, 34% (202g) lighter than the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026's weight of 584g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 and the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Meike 50mm f1.8 AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Leica SL 50mm F1.4 2026 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
