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 Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM 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. Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL with a length of 95mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 95mm 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 Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 742g (65%) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM which has a weight of 1130g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has a 86mm 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 86mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) 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 Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
