Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm
What Buyers Say
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 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
TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm
The TTArtisan 25mm f/2 lens is widely praised for its excellent value, compact size, and solid build quality. Users highlight its sharpness, bright aperture, and manual focus capabilities, making it ideal for learning photography or street shooting. Some note minor issues like flaring and the screw-thread lens cap, but overall it delivers impressive performance for the price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Compact and lightweight
- Solid build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Bright f/2 aperture
Cons
- No autofocus
- No EXIF data
- Screw-thread lens cap
- Some flaring
- Not fully pancake
Scores
Specifications
| Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm | TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 7 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 980 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm
- Strong macro (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
