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 Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC 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 239g (45%) lighter than the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC which has a weight of 525g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF and the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC 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.
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC is also available in Sony E mount.
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 Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC has a focal range of 17-70mm and 4.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 25.5-105mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
