Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Meike
78 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
7Artisans
43 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm | 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 6 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | multilayered coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/6.3 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 610 mm | 300 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm0.351score per dollar
vs
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm0.625score per dollar
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 19 specs.
