Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
48 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 11 |
| Groups | 15 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR0.123score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm0.282score per dollar
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
