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 Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X 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 SE II is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X with a length of 69mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X's 70mm diameter.
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. Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X weighs 257g, 30% (112g) lighter than the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II's weight of 369g.
Filter Threads
Both the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II and the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X 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 SE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II is also available in the Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II 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 Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112.5mm.
