Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
What Buyers Say
Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
The Meike 35mm F2.0 Full Frame AF lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money. Users praise its lightweight build and versatile performance for portraits, street photography, and low-light conditions. A few note minor issues like vignetting at wide apertures, lack of image stabilization, and a plastic front ring, but overall it is highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive native lenses.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- No image stabilization
- Plastic front ring
- Poor minimum focusing distance
- Flare wide open
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Scores
Specifications
| Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm | 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 33 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 33 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | multilayered coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 35 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
