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 X and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE 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. Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE with a length of 69mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X and Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE 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. Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE weighs 230g, 36% (134g) lighter than the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X's weight of 364g.
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE have the same Filter thread size of 58mm .
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X 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 Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112.5mm .
