Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
Tamron Di III A057 150mm
What Buyers Say
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
Tamron Di III A057 150mm
The Tamron 150-500mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to native telephoto zooms. Many users appreciate the extra reach and image quality, though the weight is a common concern, especially for handheld use. Some reviewers note trade-offs in low-light performance and stabilization, and a few report compatibility issues with teleconverters or defective copies.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for money
- Extra reach over 100-400mm
- Effective image stabilization (VC)
Cons
- Heavy for handheld use
- Average low-light performance
- Stabilization not as good as native lenses
- No teleconverter compatibility
- Some copies may be defective
Scores
Specifications
| Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm | Tamron Di III A057 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 25 |
| Groups | 8 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 6★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 1.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 980 mm | 600 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.1★ |
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)
Tamron Di III A057 150mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
