Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine vs Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
Meike 85mm f/2.2 has a more aperture blades. Samyang 85mm f/1.8 is 0.6 stops brighter maximum aperture.
The Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine is an 85mm f/2.2 prime, and the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine 
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine better than the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS?
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2018)
Why is the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS better than the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine?
- 0.6 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.2)
- 306 g lighter (344 g vs 650 g)
- 11 mm shorter (79.5 mm vs 90 mm long)
- Focuses 25 cm closer (0.65 m vs 0.9 m)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 77 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.2.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.2.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine | Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.8 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Telephoto prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 650 g | 344 g (12.13 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 80 x 90 mm | 67.5 mm (diameter) x 79.5 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.9 m | 0.65 m (2.13 ft) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.17x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 9 elements in 7 groups (1 extra-low dispersion, 1 high refractive index) |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 62 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Samyang
- 90 × 80 mm
- 79.5 × 67.5 mm
The Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine is 11 mm longer and 306 g heavier than the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS.
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Sample frames
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine or the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS?
- The Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS opens to f/1.8, against f/2.2 on the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine, 0.6 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine or the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS?
- The Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS weighs 344 g, 306 g less than the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine (650 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine or the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS?
- The Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS focuses down to 0.65 m, against 0.9 m for the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine.
- Do the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine and the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine or the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.2.
- Is the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine or the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.2.
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