The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 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. Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C with a length of 81mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C and Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 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 23mm F1.4 APS-C weighs 298g, which means it is 55g (15%) lighter than the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 which has a weight of 353g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C and the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Nikon Z and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .
