Meike 35 mm f/1.7 § 03 Head to head
Meike 35 mm f/1.7 vs Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x
Meike 35mm f/1.7 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture. Sirui 35mm f/1.8 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 is a 35mm f/1.7 prime, and the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 35 mm f/1.7 
Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 better than the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/1.8)
- 524 g lighter (176 g vs 700 g)
- 57 mm shorter (60.5 mm vs 117 mm long)
- Focuses 55 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.85 m)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 67 mm)
- $719 cheaper ($79.99 list price vs $799 list price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
Why is the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x better than the Meike 35 mm f/1.7?
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2016)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 has the edge: it is 524 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 has the edge: it is 524 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 35 mm f/1.7 | Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 ◆ | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 176 g (6.21 oz) ◆ | 700 g |
| Dimensions | 41 x 60.5 mm | 71 x 117 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) ◆ | 0.85 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 13 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon 1, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Price | $79.99 list price ◆ | $799 list price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Sirui
- 60.5 × 41 mm
- 117 × 71 mm
The Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x is 56 mm longer and 524 g heavier than the Meike 35 mm f/1.7.
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Sample frames
Meike 35 mm f/1.7
![SHIELD BUG[1] 240225](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54349503519_e0e0769128.jpg)
Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 or the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x?
- The Meike 35 mm f/1.7 opens to f/1.7, against f/1.8 on the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 or the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x?
- The Meike 35 mm f/1.7 weighs 176 g, 524 g less than the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x (700 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 or the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x?
- The Meike 35 mm f/1.7 focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.85 m for the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x.
- Do the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 and the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x 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/1.7 or the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 has the edge: it is 524 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 or the Sirui 35 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x better for travel?
- For travel, the Meike 35 mm f/1.7 has the edge: it is 524 g lighter to carry.
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