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 TTArtisan 40mm F2 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 TTArtisan 40mm F2 with a length of 44mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the TTArtisan 40mm F2's 61mm 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. TTArtisan 40mm F2 weighs 167g, 43% (131g) lighter than the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C's weight of 298g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has a filter size of 58mm whereas the TTArtisan 40mm F2 has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the TTArtisan 40mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the TTArtisan 40mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
TTArtisan 40mm F2 is also available in Nikon Z and Leica L 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 TTArtisan 40mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.
