Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
Meike
86 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm
Sigma
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
No customer feedback yet
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm
88 out of 100 high confidence 55 reviews
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and fast, quiet autofocus. Users consistently highlight its premium build quality and excellent value compared to first-party alternatives like Canon L or Nikon G lenses. While many note it is heavier and larger than typical 50mm primes, the image quality and performance are considered well worth the trade-off. A few users mention potential autofocus inconsistencies in low light or with older firmware, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Premium build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Autofocus hunts in low light
- Soft edges at f/1.4
- Potential front/back focus issues
- Firmware compatibility concerns
Image quality 18
Bokeh 12
Autofocus performance 14
Build quality 10
Value for money 11
Weight and size 9
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Specifications
| Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm | Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | multi coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:5.6 |
Pros & Cons
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm0.216score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm0.119score per dollar
Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 35mm F1.8 AF 35mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
