Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
What Buyers Say
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
The Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its build quality, beautiful bokeh, and excellent value for portraits, though a few note slightly slow autofocus and wish for an aperture ring. However, a significant negative review describes terrible image quality and awful customer service, with the lens being unusable at wide apertures and no response from warranty claims for weeks.
Pros
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Compact form factor
- Good for portraits
Cons
- Terrible customer service
- Lens unusable at wide apertures for some
- Slow autofocus reported
- No aperture ring
- Defective unit received
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 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
Scores
Specifications
| Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm | Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15★ | 12 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 700 mm★ | 980 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
No current pricing available
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
