The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 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 Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X with a length of 76mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X's 69mm 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. Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X weighs 320g, which means it is 66g (17%) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF which has a weight of 386g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X has a filter size of 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 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 RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
135mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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.
