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 Fujifilm 18mm F2 R 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. Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Fujifilm 18mm F2 R with a length of 41mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R's 65mm diameter.
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. Fujifilm 18mm F2 R weighs 116g, 61% (182g) lighter than the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C's weight of 298g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C and the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z 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 Fujifilm 18mm F2 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
