Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine vs Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO
Meike 85mm f/2.2 has a wider field of view. Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 has a longer reach.
The Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine is an 85mm f/2.2 prime, and the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO is a 90mm f/2.2 prime. On paper the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine 
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Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine better than the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO?
- Wider field of view (85mm vs 90mm)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
Why is the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO better than the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine?
- Longer reach (90mm vs 85mm)
- 330 g lighter (320 g vs 650 g)
- 21 mm shorter (69 mm vs 90 mm long)
- Focuses 16 cm closer (0.74 m vs 0.9 m)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 77 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO has the edge: it is 330 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine | Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 90mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 650 g | 320 g (11.29 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 80 x 90 mm | 76 x 69 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.9 m | 0.74 m (29.13 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 10 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Price | — | $369 list price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Viltrox
- 90 × 80 mm
- 69 × 76 mm
The Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine is 21 mm longer and 330 g heavier than the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine or the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO?
- The Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO weighs 320 g, 330 g less than the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine (650 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine or the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO?
- The Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO focuses down to 0.74 m, against 0.9 m for the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine.
- Do the Meike 85 mm T2.2 Cine and the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO 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 Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Viltrox AF 90 mm f/2.2 EVO has the edge: it is 330 g lighter to carry.
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