Meike 55mm F1.4 AF STM 55mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Meike 55mm F1.4 AF STM 55mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 lens delivers impressive sharpness, pleasing bokeh, and fast autofocus for Fuji APS-C cameras at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently praise its metal build and aperture ring, but note that firmware updates may require a specific USB-C to USB-A cable and a Windows computer to unlock full autofocus performance. Overall, it is considered an exceptional value, particularly for portrait and street photography.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness at f/1.4
- Pleasing bokeh and background separation
- Fast and reliable autofocus after firmware update
- Premium metal build with aperture ring
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Firmware update requires specific USB-C to USB-A cable
- No firmware update support for Mac computers initially
- Plastic lens hood feels less premium
- Autofocus can hunt before firmware update
- Some chromatic aberration at wide apertures
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 55mm F1.4 AF STM 55mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | multilayered coatings | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 610 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 55mm F1.4 AF STM 55mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Meike 55mm F1.4 AF STM 55mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
