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 Samyang 85mm F1.4 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 Samyang 85mm F1.4 with a length of 75mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Samyang 85mm F1.4's 78mm 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. Samyang 85mm F1.4 weighs 539g, 26% (196g) 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 Samyang 85mm F1.4 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 85mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang 85mm F1.4 has the Nikon F (FX) 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 D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF is also available in the Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Samyang 85mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
