Meike 35 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Meike 35 mm f/1.4 vs TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C
Meike 35mm f/1.4 is 121 g lighter. TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 focuses 5 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 35 mm f/1.4 
TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 better than the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C?
- 121 g lighter (220 g vs 341 g)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 52 mm)
Why is the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C better than the Meike 35 mm f/1.4?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.4 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 121 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 121 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 35 mm f/1.4 | TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Tilt-shift |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) ◆ | 341 g |
| Dimensions | 60.5 x 42 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.40 m (15.75 inches) | 0.35 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 5 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon 1, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $169 list price |
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Sample frames
Meike 35 mm f/1.4
TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C?
- The Meike 35 mm f/1.4 weighs 220 g, 121 g less than the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C (341 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C?
- The TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.4 m for the Meike 35 mm f/1.4.
- Do the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 and the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 121 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C better for travel?
- For travel, the Meike 35 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 121 g lighter to carry.
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