The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro and the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF 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. Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II with a length of 92mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro's 74mm 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 35mm f1.8 Pro weighs 404g, which means it is 80g (16%) lighter than the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II which has a weight of 484g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro is also available in the Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 35mm f1.8 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF 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.
