Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 vs Meike 35mm f/1.7
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 if
- You want autofocus (Linear STM): the Meike 35mm f/1.7 is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the Meike 35mm f/1.7 is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 8
- Our notes say it suits: Street, everyday, video
Pick the Meike 35mm f/1.7 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 34 g lighter (176 g vs 210 g)
- You want a compact lens: 41 mm vs 63.5 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 | Meike 35mm f/1.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Meike
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.7
|
| Weight |
210 g
|
176 g
lighter
|
| Length |
63.5 mm
|
41 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
49 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.29 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
8
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 8 groups
|
6 elements / 5 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
An autofocus 35mm f/1.8 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.
Pros
- Autofocus
- Compact
- f/1.8
Cons
- Third-party autofocus
- Plain build
Our notes
Meike 35mm f/1.7
A 35mm f/1.7 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Meike 35mm f/1.7 is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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