Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 XF Mark II 85mm
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
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 XF Mark II 85mm
This 85mm f/1.8 lens from Viltrox is widely praised for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and solid build quality, especially given its affordable price. Many users find it comparable to much more expensive Nikon or Sony lenses for portrait work. However, some reviewers report issues with chromatic aberration, occasional slow autofocus, and a notable problem with the lens hood being stuck in the reverse position. A few also note slight softness at the edges and an abrupt bokeh transition, but overall it is considered excellent value for the money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Fast autofocus
Cons
- Chromatic aberration issues
- Occasional slow autofocus
- Lens hood stuck in reverse position
- Slight edge softness
- Abrupt bokeh transition
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | Viltrox 85mm F1.8 XF Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | HD nano multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:8★ |
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)
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 XF Mark II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 XF Mark II 85mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
