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 Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF 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 85mm f1.4 FF AF is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II with a length of 92mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II's 80mm 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II weighs 484g, 34% (251g) 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 Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF 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 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 Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF is also available in the Sony E 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 Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
