The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 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. Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro with a length of 97mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 and Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 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, 54% (436g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4's weight of 800g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 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
Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
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 .
