The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z and the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X 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. Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X with a length of 82mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X's 67mm 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. Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X weighs 314g, 15% (56g) lighter than the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z's weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X:
Lens Mounts
The Yongnuo 33mm F1.4S Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF X has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
33mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
