The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X and the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF 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 FF AF is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X with a length of 69mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF also has a larger diameter of 80mm 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, which means it is 129g (33%) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF which has a weight of 386g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF 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 Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X and the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF 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.
