Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
82 Overall Score
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Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm
Meike
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
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Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
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
Sharpness 12
Bokeh 10
Autofocus performance 14
Value for money 15
Build quality 8
Minimum focus distance 4
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 140 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-40★ | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 980 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.094score per dollar
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Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm0.118score per dollar
Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 85mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
