Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm
What Buyers Say
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
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm
The TTArtisan AF 23mm F1.8 lens receives mostly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, solid metal build, and impressive low-light performance at a budget price. However, several users report inconsistent autofocus accuracy, especially with moving subjects, and one unit failed within two months. Overall, it is seen as a great value lens that punches above its weight class.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness for the price
- Solid metal construction
- Impressive low-light performance
- Great value for money
- USB-C port for firmware updates
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus accuracy
- Autofocus sluggish with moving subjects
- Unit failed within 60 days
- Slightly muted colors
- Not on par with other TTArtisan releases
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 300 mm |
Pros & Cons
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong macro (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 23mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.
