Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF vs Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X
Meike 33mm f/1.4 is $79 cheaper. Tokina 33mm f/1.4 is 29 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF is a 33mm f/1.4 prime, and the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X is a 33mm f/1.4 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF 
Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF better than the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X?
- $79 cheaper ($229.99 list price vs $309 launch price)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2020)
Why is the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X better than the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF?
- 29 g lighter (285 g vs 314 g)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 55 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X has the edge: it is 29 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X has the edge: it is 29 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF | Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 33mm | 33mm |
| 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 | 314 g | 285 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 84 x 66.5 mm | 72 x 65 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.4 m | 0.4 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Price | $229.99 list price ◆ | $309 launch price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Tokina
- 66.5 × 84 mm
- 65 × 72 mm
The Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF is 2 mm longer and 29 g heavier than the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X.
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF or the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X?
- The Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X weighs 285 g, 29 g less than the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF (314 g).
- Do the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF and the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF or the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X has the edge: it is 29 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF or the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X better for travel?
- For travel, the Tokina ATX-M 33 mm f/1.4 X has the edge: it is 29 g lighter to carry.
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