Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF vs Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro
Meike 33mm f/1.4 is 64 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 Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro is a 33mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF 
Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF better than the Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro?
- 64 g lighter (314 g vs 378 g)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 58 mm)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro better than the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 64 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 64 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF | Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ◆ | 378 g |
| Dimensions | 84 x 66.5 mm | 89 x 69 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 | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm ◆ | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Price | $229.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Yongnuo
- 66.5 × 84 mm
- 69 × 89 mm
The Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro is 2 mm longer and 64 g heavier than the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF or the Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro?
- The Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF weighs 314 g, 64 g less than the Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro (378 g).
- Do the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF and the Yongnuo YN 33 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 33 mm f/1.4 AF or the Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 64 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF or the Yongnuo YN 33 mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro better for travel?
- For travel, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 64 g lighter to carry.
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