Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF vs Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro
Meike 23mm f/1.4 is 70 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 Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro is a 23mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF 
Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF better than the Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro?
- 70 g lighter (298 g vs 368 g)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2024)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro better than the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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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 70 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF | Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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) ◆ | 368 g |
| Dimensions | 81 x 66.5 mm | 87 x 69 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 / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Price | $289.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Yongnuo
- 66.5 × 81 mm
- 69 × 87 mm
The Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro is 2 mm longer and 70 g heavier than the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF or the Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro?
- The Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF weighs 298 g, 70 g less than the Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro (368 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF or the Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro?
- The Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro.
- Do the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF and the Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 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 Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF or the Yongnuo YN 23 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
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