Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF vs Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN
Meike 23mm f/1.4 is 42 g lighter. Sigma 23mm f/1.4 has a smaller filter thread.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF is a 23mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN is a 23mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF 
Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF better than the Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN?
- 42 g lighter (298 g vs 340 g)
- $369 cheaper ($289.99 list price vs $659 list price)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2023)
Why is the Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN better than the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF?
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 42 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 42 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF | Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 23mm | 23mm |
| 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 | 298 g (10.51 oz) ◆ | 340 g |
| Dimensions | 81 x 66.5 mm | 76.9 x 65.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) | 0.25 m |
| Maximum magnification | — | 1:7.3 |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L-Mount |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Price | $289.99 list price ◆ | $659 list price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Sigma
- 66.5 × 81 mm
- 65.8 × 76.9 mm
The Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF is 1 mm longer and 42 g lighter than the Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN.
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Sample frames
Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF or the Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN?
- The Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF weighs 298 g, 42 g less than the Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN (340 g).
- Do the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF and the Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF or the Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 42 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF or the Sigma C 23 mm f/1.4 DC DN better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 42 g lighter to carry.
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