Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
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
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
The Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight build, and excellent image quality. Users highlight its fast and silent autofocus, weather sealing, and versatility for street, portrait, and travel photography. While some note it is not a macro lens and lacks the extreme bokeh of the f/1.4 version, most agree it offers outstanding value as a standard prime.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness
- Weather sealing
- Versatile for street, portrait, and travel
Cons
- Not a macro lens
- Less bokeh than f/1.4 version
- No zoom capability
- Tapered design may look odd
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | Nano-GI coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
