Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
vs
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Meike
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
No customer feedback yet
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
83 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Image quality 10
Autofocus performance 8
Build quality 9
Value for money 8
Firmware update process 4
Bokeh and background separation 5
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | multilayered coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 610 mm |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.092score per dollar
vs
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm0.267score per dollar
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
