The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS 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. Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF with a length of 92mm, is 39mm shorter. On the other hand, the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS's 79mm 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 f1.8 FF AF weighs 386g, which means it is 216g (35%) lighter than the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS which has a weight of 602g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF is also available in the Nikon Z and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
127.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 135mm.
