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 Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF 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 f1.4 FF AF is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL with a length of 95mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL's 76mm 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 ProvL weighs 388g, which means it is 347g (47%) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF which has a weight of 735g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF 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 ProvL:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL and the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
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 Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
