Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS
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
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS
Reviewers consistently praise the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens for its stellar image sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality, often calling it a fantastic value compared to pricier OEM alternatives. Many users highlight the internal zoom and solid magnesium construction as standout features. The most common and significant drawback is the lens's heavy weight, which can cause fatigue during extended handheld use. A few users also note a tight zoom ring initially and incompatibility with some filter systems.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for the money
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Non-removable tripod collar
- Tight zoom ring initially
- No front filter threads
- Limited button customization
Scores
Specifications
| Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 10★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 1.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 7.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 980 mm | 650 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.2★ |
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)
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Pricing
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
