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 Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z 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. Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z is the longer of the two lenses at 85mm. The Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C with a length of 81mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C's 67mm 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. Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C weighs 302g, which means it is 58g (16%) lighter than the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z which has a weight of 360g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C and the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C and the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is also available in the Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
