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 30mm F1.4 DC 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 149g (34%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM which has a weight of 435g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is also available in the Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA 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 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 45mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
