The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO 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 Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO with a length of 76mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO 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, 1% (6g) lighter than the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO's weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO and the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro have the same Filter thread size of 58mm .
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
55mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
