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 X and the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X 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 33mm F1.4 AF X is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X with a length of 72mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X's 65mm 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. Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X weighs 285g, 9% (29g) lighter than the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X's weight of 314g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X has a 52mm 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 X:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X and the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
33mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
