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 Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE 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. Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro with a length of 93mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE also has a larger diameter of 89mm 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 404g, which means it is 516g (56%) lighter than the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE which has a weight of 920g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE 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 35mm f1.8 Pro is also available in the Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
