The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II and the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 SE II weighs 369g, which means it is 366g (49%) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF which has a weight of 735g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has a 77mm 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 SE II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II is also available in the Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Meike 85mm f1.4 FF AF's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
