The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E and the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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. TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E weighs 156g, which means it is 226g (59%) lighter than the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF which has a weight of 382g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF has a 58mm 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 TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E and the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Meike 50mm f1.8 AF is also available in Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
