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 SongRaw 50mm f1.2 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. SongRaw 50mm f1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX with a length of 109mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the SongRaw 50mm f1.2 also has a larger diameter of 81mm 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 560g, which means it is 340g (37%) lighter than the SongRaw 50mm f1.2 which has a weight of 900g.
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX and the SongRaw 50mm f1.2 have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the SongRaw 50mm f1.2 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z 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 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 SongRaw 50mm f1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
