The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Kase 85mm F1.4 and the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF 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. Kase 85mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF with a length of 92mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Kase 85mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF's 80mm diameter.
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 FF AF weighs 386g, 33% (194g) lighter than the Kase 85mm F1.4's weight of 580g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Kase 85mm F1.4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Kase 85mm F1.4:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Kase 85mm F1.4 and the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Kase 85mm F1.4 is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Kase 85mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
