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 Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z 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. Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF with a length of 92mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z's 78mm 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 354g (47%) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z which has a weight of 740g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF is also available in the Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
