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 Sirui 85mm F1.4 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. Sirui 85mm F1.4 X is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL with a length of 95mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui 85mm F1.4 X also has a larger diameter of 80mm 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 152g (28%) lighter than the Sirui 85mm F1.4 X which has a weight of 540g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sirui 85mm F1.4 X 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 Sirui 85mm F1.4 X:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.8 ProvL has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sirui 85mm F1.4 X has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X 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 Sirui 85mm F1.4 X's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
