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 Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E and Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A 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 Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A 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. Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E weighs 389g, which means it is 241g (38%) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A which has a weight of 630g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro E has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN A's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
