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 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF 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 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF with a length of 98mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF's 72mm 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. Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II weighs 379g, which means it is 73g (16%) lighter than the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF which has a weight of 452g.
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
Both the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II and the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF 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
Both the Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II and the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF 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.
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II is also available in the Sony E and Leica L mounts.
7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF is also available in Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
