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 DG HSM A 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. Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF with a length of 100mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF's 87mm 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 85mm f1.4 FF AF weighs 735g, which means it is 395g (34%) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A which has a weight of 1130g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A has a 86mm 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 86mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM A has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
