Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm
Meike
41 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron
84 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm | Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 12 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Multilayer coatings | fluorine-coated front element |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 550 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm0.192score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD0.148score per dollar
Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Meike 55mm f/1.8 55mm
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
