Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Meike
78 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 18mm
7Artisans
53 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm | 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 7 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 0★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | multilayered coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 610 mm | 300 mm★ |
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)
7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 18mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (73rd percentile)
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm0.023score per dollar
vs
7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 18mm0.034score per dollar
7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 18mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 18mm
Verdict
Winner: Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 20 specs.
