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 Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A 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 Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A with a length of 90mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX's 79mm 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 24mm f1.4 MIX weighs 550g, which means it is 115g (17%) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 665g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX and the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
