Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Meike
92 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
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Specifications
| Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 19 |
| Groups | 8 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.57 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.28x★ |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm0.012score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR0.005score per dollar
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
