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 Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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 124g (30%) lighter than the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II which has a weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z 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 Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 16-55mm and 3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
