The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X and the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E 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 33mm F1.4 AF E is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X with a length of 56mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X's 64mm 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 35mm F1.7 X weighs 180g, which means it is 134g (42%) lighter than the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E which has a weight of 314g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
