The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X 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 f1.8 Pro E is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X with a length of 69mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E and Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X Size and Weight 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. Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X weighs 257g, 33% (132g) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E's weight of 389g.
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X have the same Filter thread size of 62mm .
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E 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 Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112.5mm .
