The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L and the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX 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 24mm f1.4 MIX is the longer of the two lenses at 109mm. The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L with a length of 103mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX's 79mm diameter.
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. Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L weighs 550g, which means it is 10g (1%) lighter than the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX which has a weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX is also available in Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm.
On the other hand, the Meike 24mm f1.4 MIX is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
