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 Z and the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 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 f1.8 Pro Z is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF with a length of 96mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z and 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z and the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF 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 Z weighs 395g, which means it is 43g (9%) lighter than the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF which has a weight of 438g.
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z and the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF have the same Filter thread size of 62mm .
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF is also available in Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .