The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E and the Sigma 24-35mm F2 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. Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E with a length of 82mm, is 41mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E and Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E and the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A Size and Weight 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 33mm F1.4 AF E weighs 314g, which means it is 627g (66%) lighter than the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A which has a weight of 941g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a focal range of 24-35mm and 1.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 56mm .
