Meike 01 56mm
Meike
82 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Sigma
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 01 56mm
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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
Image quality 7
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality 5
Size and weight 4
Versatility 4
Weather sealing 3
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Meike 01 56mm | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Groups | 7 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 56 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.3★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 01 56mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 01 56mm0.359score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm0.192score per dollar
Meike 01 56mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
