The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF and the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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 55mm f1.4 AF weighs 286g, which means it is 219g (43%) lighter than the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM which has a weight of 505g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is also available in the Nikon Z and Fujifilm X mounts.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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.
