The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 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. Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF with a length of 92mm, is 66mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF's 80mm 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 FF AF weighs 386g, 55% (479g) lighter than the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2's weight of 865g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF 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.
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF is also available in Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 has a focal range of 70-180mm and
2.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 270mm.
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.
