The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro and the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 104mm. The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro with a length of 97mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro and 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro and the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF Size and Weight 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 f1.8 Pro weighs 364g, which means it is 57g (13%) lighter than the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF which has a weight of 421g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has a filter size of 58mm whereas the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has the Sony E lens mount whereas the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
82.5mm .
On the other hand, the 7artisans 50mm f1.8 AF 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 .
