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 Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E 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 56mm f1.7 E is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E with a length of 56mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Meike 56mm f1.7 E's 67mm 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. Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E weighs 187g, 1% (3g) lighter than the Meike 56mm f1.7 E's weight of 190g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 56mm f1.7 E and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 56mm f1.7 E and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.7.
