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 Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di 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. Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di is the longer of the two lenses at 149mm. The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X with a length of 97mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di 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 Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di 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 X weighs 364g, which means it is 451g (55%) lighter than the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di which has a weight of 815g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di 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 Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di has a focal range of 70-180mm and 2.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 270mm .
