Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II vs Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S
Meike 85mm f/1.8 is 101 g lighter.
The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II is an 85mm f/1.8 prime, and the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II 
Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S?
- 101 g lighter (369 g vs 470 g)
- Focuses 15 cm closer (0.65 m vs 0.8 m)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- $600 cheaper ($199.99 list price vs $799.95 launch price)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2019)
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S better than the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II has the edge: it is 101 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II | Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 369 g ◆ | 470 g (1 lb 0.6 oz) |
| Dimensions | 100.2 x 76 mm | 75 x 99 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.65 m ◆ | 0.8 m (2.62 ft) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 7 groups | 12 elements in 8 groups (including 2 ED glass elements and elements with Nano Crystal Coat) |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 |
| Price | $199.99 list price ◆ | $799.95 launch price |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Nikon
- 100.2 × 76 mm
- 99 × 75 mm
The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II is 1 mm longer and 101 g lighter than the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S.
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Sample frames
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II
Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II or the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S?
- The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II weighs 369 g, 101 g less than the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S (470 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II or the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S?
- The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II focuses down to 0.65 m, against 0.8 m for the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S.
- Do the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II and the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S 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 f/1.8 AF SE II or the Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.8 S better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II has the edge: it is 101 g lighter to carry.
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