The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II 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 Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II with a length of 83mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II's 73mm 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. Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II weighs 295g, which means it is 91g (23%) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF which has a weight of 386g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has the Nikon Z 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 Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF is also available in Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 II has a focal range of 28-70mm and
2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 105mm.
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.
