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 Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II 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. Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z with a length of 97mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II 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 Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II 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 114g (22%) lighter than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II which has a weight of 509g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro Z has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
