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 Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z and Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro 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 Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro 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 55mm f1.8 Pro weighs 364g, 7% (31g) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z's weight of 395g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has a 58mm 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 Pro Z:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z and the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
127.5mm .
On the other hand, the Meike 55mm f1.8 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 82.5mm .
