The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z and the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z with a length of 88mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z and Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z and the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II 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 33mm F1.4 AF Z weighs 314g, which means it is 170g (35%) lighter than the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II which has a weight of 484g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Meike 33mm F1.4 AF Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II 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 .
