The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro 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. Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II with a length of 92mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro 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 55mm f1.8 Pro 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 55mm f1.8 Pro weighs 364g, which means it is 120g (24%) lighter than the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II which has a weight of 484g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has a filter size of 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has the Leica L 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 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
Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
82.5mm .
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 .
