Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm
Rokinon
82 Overall Score
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Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Meike
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm
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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
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Street
Professional
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | UMC | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Stepping Motor | Hyper STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 128 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.33★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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 (34th percentile)
Pricing
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm0.383score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm0.230score per dollar
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
