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 50mm F2.8 Macro 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. Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro weighs 295g, 22% (87g) lighter than the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF's weight of 382g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 50mm f1.8 AF has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has a 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 50mm f1.8 AF has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
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 Sony 50mm F2.8 Macro's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
