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 Meike 55mm f1.4 AF 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, 21% (78g) lighter than the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro's weight of 364g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro is also available in the Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
55mm but while Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
