Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm
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 AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm
The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 is widely praised as an outstanding value lens for APS-C cameras, offering sharp images, fast and quiet autofocus, and solid metal construction at a fraction of the price of OEM equivalents like the Fuji 23mm f/1.4. Reviewers consistently note its excellent low-light performance and pleasing bokeh. However, some users report noticeable chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes, occasional autofocus glitches or camera lock-ups with certain bodies, and a tendency for the aperture ring to be accidentally bumped. A few users also experienced firmware incompatibility after updating their Nikon cameras, rendering the lens unusable.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Very sharp images, even wide open
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid metal build quality
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Noticeable chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes
- Aperture ring easily bumped unintentionally
- Occasional autofocus glitches or camera lock-ups
- Firmware incompatibility after Nikon camera updates
- Flare susceptibility
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF 23mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
