The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX and the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro 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 24mm f1.4 MIX is the longer of the two lenses at 105mm. The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro with a length of 97mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro's 74mm 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 55mm f1.8 Pro weighs 364g, 33% (186g) lighter than the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX's weight of 550g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro is also available in Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 82.5mm.
