The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 85mm f1.4 FF AF is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S with a length of 99mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's 75mm 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. Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S weighs 470g, 36% (265g) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF's weight of 735g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF is also available in the Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
