Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 15mm F1.7 E 15mm
Viltrox
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
No customer feedback yet
Viltrox AF 15mm F1.7 E 15mm
78 out of 100 high confidence 76 reviews
This Viltrox lens range receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional value, sharpness, and fast apertures. Users consistently praise the image quality and build, noting it punches far above its price point. A minority report issues with chromatic aberration, noisy autofocus in video, firmware updates, and occasional defective units, but the general sentiment is that these are excellent budget primes.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast aperture (f/1.2, f/1.7, f/1.8)
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast scenes
- Noisy autofocus in video
- Aperture ring moves too easily
- Firmware update process is cumbersome
- Occasional defective units
Sharpness 28
Value for money 25
Build quality 18
Autofocus performance 16
Low light performance 12
Chromatic aberration 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | Viltrox AF 15mm F1.7 E 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 12 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Multi-Layer Coatings | splash-resistance and anti-fouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.1x |
Pros & Cons
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 15mm F1.7 E 15mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 15mm F1.7 E 15mm
Scores 64 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
