Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
What Buyers Say
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
This 45mm f/1.2 lens is praised for its excellent value, offering a fast aperture and good image quality at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight design, and ability to create beautiful background separation. However, some note significant focus shift at f/2-2.8, softness and contrast drop-off wide open, and strong vignetting before correction. It is considered a great creative tool for hobbyists but may not meet the demands of professional work or video use.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast f/1.2 aperture
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact
- Beautiful background separation
Cons
- Focus shift at f/2-2.8
- Softness and contrast drop at f/1.2
- Strong vignetting before correction
- Not ideal for video autofocus
- No image stabilization
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 5 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | SSC (Super Spectra Coating) | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
