7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 vs Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF
7Artisans 55mm f/1.4 is 14 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 is a 55mm f/1.4 prime, and the Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF is a 55mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 
Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 better than the Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF?
- 14 g lighter (272 g vs 286 g)
- 12 mm shorter (55 mm vs 66.5 mm long)
- Focuses 26 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.61 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 52 mm)
Why is the Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF better than the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 14 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 | Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55mm | 55mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 272 g ◆ | 286 g (10.09 oz) |
| Dimensions | 53 x 55 mm | 66.5 x 66.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m ◆ | 0.61 m (23.98 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 14 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | — | 2024 |
| Price | — | $199.99 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Meike
- 55 × 53 mm
- 66.5 × 66.5 mm
The Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF is 11 mm longer and 14 g heavier than the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 or the Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF?
- The 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 weighs 272 g, 14 g less than the Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF (286 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 or the Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF?
- The 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.61 m for the Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF.
- Do the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 and the Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 or the Meike 55 mm f/1.4 AF better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 55 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 14 g lighter to carry.
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