Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Meike
80 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | multilayered coatings | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 610 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm0.024score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.007score per dollar
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm offers 3.4x better value for money
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
