The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro and the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH 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 35mm f1.8 Pro is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH with a length of 83mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro's 74mm 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 35mm f1.8 Pro weighs 399g, which means it is 3g (0%) lighter than the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH which has a weight of 402g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro and the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH 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 35mm f1.8 Pro is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH 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.
