Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
The Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 Z-mount lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to the much pricier Nikon equivalent. Many users highlight its compact, lightweight metal build and pleasing bokeh, making it a great choice for portrait photography. However, some reviewers report significant flare, chromatic aberration, and vignetting, especially on full-frame cameras, and there have been compatibility issues with the Nikon Zf that were later addressed by a firmware update. A few users also note that the lens hood does not lock securely and that the focus ring can be accidentally moved too easily.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight metal build
- Pleasing bokeh
- Great value for money
Cons
- Significant flare and chromatic aberration
- Strong vignetting on full-frame cameras
- Lens hood does not lock securely
- Focus ring can be accidentally moved easily
- Compatibility issues with Nikon Zf (resolved by firmware update)
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
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM stepping motor | Hyper STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S DF DSM 85mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
