The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and the Meike 85mm f1.4 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. Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 207mm. The Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF with a length of 100mm, is 107mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF's 87mm 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 f1.4 FF AF weighs 735g, 52% (805g) lighter than the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8's weight of 1540g.
Filter Threads
The Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 and the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Leica SL 70-200 F2.8 has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 300mm.
On the other hand, the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.
