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 Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 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 Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM with a length of 88mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM's 86mm 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. Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM weighs 725g, 1% (10g) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF's weight of 735g.
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF is also available in the Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3 and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
