The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 and the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro 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. Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro weighs 400g, 7% (32g) lighter than the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8's weight of 432g.
Filter Threads
The Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 and the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro 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 35mm f1.8 Pro is also available in Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 has a focal range of 24-50mm and
2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 75mm.
On the other hand, the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
