Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN
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
Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN
The Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens is widely praised as a versatile all-around lens, ideal for events, weddings, and travel. Users appreciate the constant f/2.8 aperture, extra reach over a 24-70mm, and high-quality glass at a lower cost than Sony equivalents. A few note the lens is heavy and the zoom ring can be stiff initially, but overall it delivers excellent performance and value.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Extra reach over 24-70mm
- High-quality glass
- Lower cost than Sony equivalents
- Versatile for events and travel
Cons
- Heavy weight (2.2 lbs)
- Stiff zoom ring initially
- No image stabilization
- Manual zoom only (no power zoom)
- Vignetting (easily correctable)
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 18 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 1.00 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 401 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.1★ |
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)
Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
