Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
What Buyers Say
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
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
The Yongnuo 35mm f/2 EF lens is widely praised for its incredible value and decent image quality, especially for the price. Many users find it a great budget option for photography and filmmaking, though some report autofocus issues and a cheap build quality. Overall, it's a solid choice for those on a tight budget who don't need professional-grade performance.
Pros
- Incredible value for money
- Decent image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Great for budget filmmaking
- Good for small spaces
Cons
- Autofocus issues
- Cheap build quality
- Not very sharp
- Potential aperture failure
- Slow autofocus in low light
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper STM★ | DSM digital stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.13x★ |
Pros & Cons
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 (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN35mm F2S DF DSM 35mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
