The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and the Meike 55mm f1.4 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 AF 56mm F1.8 weighs 233g, which means it is 53g (18%) lighter than the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF which has a weight of 286g.
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF 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
The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 is also available in the Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 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 Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
