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 Z and the 7artisans 35mm 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. Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm, is 52mm shorter.
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. 7artisans 35mm F1.2 weighs 150g, 52% (164g) lighter than the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z's weight of 314g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z has a filter size of 55mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has a 43mm 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 Z:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Canon M50 II, Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z 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 7artisans 35mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
