Meike 35 mm f/2 AF § 03 Head to head
Meike 35 mm f/2 AF vs Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
Meike 35mm f/2 is 27 g lighter. Sigma 35mm f/2 is 8 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 35 mm f/2 AF 
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF better than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- 27 g lighter (298 g vs 325 g)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2020)
Why is the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better than the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF?
- 8 mm shorter (65 mm vs 73 mm long)
- Focuses 18 cm closer (0.27 m vs 0.45 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 35 mm f/2 AF | Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 298 g ◆ | 325 g (11.5 oz) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 73 mm | 70 mm (diameter) x 65 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m | 0.27 m (10.6 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.18x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes (dust and splash resistant) |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 10 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Price | $219.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Sigma
- 73 × 91 mm
- 65 × 70 mm
The Meike 35 mm f/2 AF is 8 mm longer and 27 g lighter than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary.
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Sample frames
Meike 35 mm f/2 AF
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- The Meike 35 mm f/2 AF weighs 298 g, 27 g less than the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary (325 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary?
- The Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary focuses down to 0.27 m, against 0.45 m for the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF.
- Do the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF and the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary 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/2 AF or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF or the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Contemporary better for travel?
- For travel, the Meike 35 mm f/2 AF has the edge: it is 27 g lighter to carry.
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