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 Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH 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 20g (4%) 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 50mm f1.8 AF 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 50mm f1.8 AF:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF 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 50mm f1.8 AF is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Meike 50mm f1.8 AF has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
