The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 85mm f1.4 II and the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 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 II is the longer of the two lenses at 110mm. The Viltrox 85mm F2.0 with a length of 76mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.4 II also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Viltrox 85mm F2.0's 69mm 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 85mm F2.0 weighs 340g, 48% (316g) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.4 II's weight of 656g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.4 II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has a 58mm 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 II:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 85mm F2.0:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.4 II has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Viltrox 85mm F2.0 has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Meike 85mm f1.4 II is also available in the Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Viltrox 85mm F2.0 is also available in Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Meike 85mm f1.4 II has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Viltrox 85mm F2.0's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
