Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
Meike
63 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN16MM F1.8S DA DSM 16mm
Yongnuo
61 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
Yongnuo YN16MM F1.8S DA DSM 16mm
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Specifications
| Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm | Yongnuo YN16MM F1.8S DA DSM 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | Nano Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | DSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 980 mm | 17 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.67★ |
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)
Yongnuo YN16MM F1.8S DA DSM 16mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm0.126score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN16MM F1.8S DA DSM 16mm0.181score per dollar
Yongnuo YN16MM F1.8S DA DSM 16mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm wins 4 specs while Yongnuo YN16MM F1.8S DA DSM 16mm wins 3.
