The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM 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 ProvL is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM with a length of 91mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL and Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM 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 ProvL weighs 388g, which means it is 112g (22%) lighter than the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM which has a weight of 500g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has a 67mm 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 ProvL:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM's widest aperture value is
F2 .
