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 Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 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 Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8's 74mm 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. Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 weighs 355g, 3% (14g) lighter than the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II's weight of 369g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 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 SE II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II and the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
