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 Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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. Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z with a length of 97mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z and Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 75g (15%) lighter than the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 470g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 Pro Z:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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 .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .