The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 E 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 56mm F1.4 E with a length of 72mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 E's 65mm 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 56mm F1.4 E weighs 290g, which means it is 96g (24%) lighter than the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF which has a weight of 386g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 56mm F1.4 E has a filter size of 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 56mm F1.4 E:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 56mm F1.4 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Meike 85mm f1.8 FF AF is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 56mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm 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.
