The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 X and the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 f1.4 AF weighs 286g, 1% (4g) lighter than the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 X's weight of 290g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 X and the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 X and the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 56mm F1.4 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
