Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro § 03 Head to head
Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro vs Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO
Meike 55mm f/1.8 is 21 g lighter. Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 is 5 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro is a 55mm f/1.8 prime, and the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO is a 55mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro better than the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- 21 g lighter (364 g vs 385 g)
- $40 cheaper ($329.99 list price vs $370 list price)
Why is the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO better than the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro?
- 5 mm shorter (69 mm vs 74 mm long)
- Focuses 12 cm closer (0.43 m vs 0.55 m)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2024)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro has the edge: it is 21 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro | Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55mm | 55mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 364 g ◆ | 385 g |
| Dimensions | 97 x 74 mm | 78 x 69 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.55 m | 0.43 m (16.93 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Price | $329.99 list price ◆ | $370 list price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Viltrox
- 74 × 97 mm
- 69 × 78 mm
The Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro is 5 mm longer and 21 g lighter than the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro or the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- The Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro weighs 364 g, 21 g less than the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO (385 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro or the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- The Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO focuses down to 0.43 m, against 0.55 m for the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro.
- Do the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro and the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro or the Viltrox AF 55 mm f/1.8 EVO better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 55 mm f/1.8 AF Pro has the edge: it is 21 g lighter to carry.
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