Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Meike
78 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron
84 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Meike Neo Series 5514-E 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 | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | multilayered coatings | fluorine-coated front element |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 610 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
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)
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 Neo Series 5514-E 55mm0.023score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD0.006score per dollar
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm offers 3.8x better value for money
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 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 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
