7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
7Artisans
52 Overall Score
vs
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Meike
78 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| 7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm | Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | multilayered coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 610 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | — |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm0.521score per dollar
vs
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm0.340score per dollar
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 20 specs.
