Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
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
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
Reviews are deeply split on this manual-aperture lens. Several buyers praise its character, color, and value for the price, while others report blurry images and note that it lacks sharpness compared to Fuji lenses. The listing's failure to clearly state manual aperture frustrates some users. Overall, it is a niche, budget-friendly lens that appeals to patient photographers in mild weather.
Pros
- Great color and character
- Good value for the price
- Compact and lightweight
- Nice bokeh
- Decent build quality
Cons
- Manual aperture only
- Poor sharpness
- Not good in cold weather
- Misleading listing info
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | 7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 8 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 500 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)
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
