Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
Sony
75 Overall Score
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Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Meike
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
No customer feedback yet
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
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
Sharpness 12
Bokeh 10
Autofocus performance 14
Value for money 15
Build quality 8
Minimum focus distance 4
Scores
Landscape
Portrait
Macro
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Video Cinema
Street
Specifications
| Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 5 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd 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 (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
No current pricing available
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Verdict
Winner: Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
