The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 50mm f1.8 AF weighs 382g, which means it is 281g (42%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS which has a weight of 663g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 50mm f1.8 AF has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 50mm f1.8 AF:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Meike 50mm f1.8 AF is also available in the Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 50mm f1.8 AF 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.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 157.5mm.
