Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
Meike
61 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Scores
Landscape
Travel
Macro
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Portrait
Specifications
| Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | multilayered coatings | water and oil repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | 22-45★ |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 610 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm0.321score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.097score per dollar
Meike Neo Series 5514-E 55mm offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 67 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
