The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X 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 23mm F1.8 X weighs 210g, which means it is 172g (45%) lighter than the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF which has a weight of 382g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X 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 23mm F1.8 X:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF 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.
Meike 50mm f1.8 AF is also available in Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Meike 50mm f1.8 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
