Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
Meike
59 Overall Score
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Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm
Viltrox
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 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
Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm
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Specifications
| Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm | Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | Nano Coating and Resistance Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 980 mm | 72 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.7★ |
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 social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm0.108score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm0.251score per dollar
Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 85mm F/1.8 F1.8 Mark II STM Full-Frame 85mm f1.8 ii for AF Auto Focus 85mm
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
