Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm
What Buyers Say
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
The Sony/Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is praised for its exceptional optical quality, delivering tack-sharp images with smooth bokeh and minimal chromatic aberration. Users love it for wedding and portrait photography, but note it is very large and heavy for a mirrorless lens, making it less ideal for casual walk-around use. The build quality is rock-solid, and the aperture ring with de-click option is a nice bonus, though the price is high and the lens is specialized.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Smooth and pleasing bokeh
- Minimal chromatic aberration and distortion
- Rock-solid build quality
- Aperture ring with de-click option
Cons
- Very large and heavy for mirrorless
- Expensive price point
- Not ideal for casual walk-around use
- Focus-by-wire system
- Heavy for long carry
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm | Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating | Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 980 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Meike MIX Series 85mm f/1.4 AF 85mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
