Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II 85mm
What Buyers Say
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II 85mm
The Meike 85mm f/1.8 lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and value for the price, especially for portrait and low-light photography. However, a significant number of reviewers report issues with autofocus noise, inconsistent autofocus performance, and even complete focus motor failure. Build quality concerns, such as a loose focus ring, are also mentioned, leading to a polarized sentiment where the lens is either loved for its image quality or criticized for reliability.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Great bokeh
- Excellent value for money
- Good for low-light photography
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Loud autofocus noise
- Inconsistent autofocus performance
- Focus motor failure reported
- Loose focus ring on some units
- Compatibility issues with some adapters
Scores
Specifications
| Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm | Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 23 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 23 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | nano-multilayer coating | multi-coated on both sides, fingerprint- and oil-resistant coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DSM digital stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 23 mm★ | 650 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.17X★ |
Pros & Cons
Yongnuo YN23mm F1.4S DA DSM 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.8 SE II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average build (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.