The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z 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 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z with a length of 56mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z'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 Z weighs 187g, 1% (3g) lighter than the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z's weight of 190g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 56mm f1.7 Z and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z 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 Z and the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.7.
