Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
This Tamron 70-300mm lens is widely praised for its excellent value, delivering solid telephoto and macro performance at a budget-friendly price. Many users highlight sharp images at mid-range and macro distances, though some note softness at the long end and noticeable chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. Build quality feels good for the price, with a smooth zoom action and metal mount, but a few reviewers experienced focus inconsistency and a slight catch in the zoom ring. Overall, it's a highly recommended budget telephoto for those who can work around its limitations.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good macro performance (1:2)
- Solid build quality for price
- Sharp images at mid-range and macro
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Soft focus at 300mm end
- Noticeable chromatic aberration
- Zoom ring catch around 180-200mm
- Inconsistent autofocus on some bodies
- Not as sharp as premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper STM★ | RXD stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 800 mm |
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)
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
