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 23mm F2 WR 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 23mm F2 WR with a length of 52mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR's 60mm 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 23mm F2 WR weighs 180g, 39% (118g) 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
Filter Threads
The Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has a 43mm 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 43mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR's widest aperture value is
F2.
