Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF vs Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF
Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 is 44 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 Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF is a 33mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF 
Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF better than the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF better than the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF?
- 44 g lighter (270 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 Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF has the edge: it is 44 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF has the edge: it is 44 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF | Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 270 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 | 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, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Price | $229.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Viltrox
- 66.5 × 84 mm
- 65 × 72 mm
The Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF is 2 mm longer and 44 g heavier than the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF.
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Sample frames
Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF or the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF?
- The Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF weighs 270 g, 44 g less than the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF (314 g).
- Do the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF and the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF 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 Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF has the edge: it is 44 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF or the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF better for travel?
- For travel, the Viltrox AF 33 mm f/1.4 STM ED IF has the edge: it is 44 g lighter to carry.
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