The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E with a length of 94mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E weighs 389g, 12% (54g) lighter than the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF's weight of 443g.
Filter Threads
Both the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E have the same Filter thread size of 62mm .
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
