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 55mm f1.8 Pro 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 55mm f1.8 Pro is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 with a length of 93mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 74mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 and Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 and the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro Size and Weight 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 55mm f1.8 Pro weighs 364g, 15% (68g) 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 55mm 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 55mm f1.8 Pro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 and the Meike 55mm 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 .
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 55mm f1.8 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 82.5mm .
