Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF vs Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF
Meike 23mm f/1.4 focuses 5 cm closer. Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 is 38 g lighter.
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 Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF is a 23mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF better than the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- $9 cheaper ($289.99 list price vs $299 list price)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2020)
Why is the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF better than the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF?
- 38 g lighter (260 g vs 298 g)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it is 38 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it is 38 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF | Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 260 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 81 x 66.5 mm | 72 x 65 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ | 0.3 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 11 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Price | $289.99 list price ◆ | $299 list price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Viltrox
- 66.5 × 81 mm
- 65 × 72 mm
The Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF is 2 mm longer and 38 g heavier than the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF.
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Sample frames
Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF or the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF?
- The Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF weighs 260 g, 38 g less than the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF (298 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF or the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF?
- The Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF.
- Do the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF and the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF 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 Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it is 38 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF or the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Viltrox AF 23 mm f/1.4 XF has the edge: it is 38 g lighter to carry.
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