The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 56mm f1.7 E and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS 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. Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 62mm. The Meike 56mm f1.7 E with a length of 59mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Meike 56mm f1.7 E has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS's 62mm diameter.
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 56mm f1.7 E weighs 190g, which means it is 12g (5%) lighter than the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS which has a weight of 202g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 56mm f1.7 E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has a 49mm 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 56mm f1.7 E:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 56mm f1.7 E and the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Focal Range
Meike 56mm f1.7 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 50mm F1.8 OSS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
