The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z 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. Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z weighs 187g, which means it is 99g (34%) lighter than the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF which has a weight of 286g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z 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
The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Meike 55mm f1.4 AF has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Meike 55mm f1.4 AF is also available in Nikon Z and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z 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.
