Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II vs Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8
Meike 85mm f/1.8 focuses 15 cm closer. Panasonic 85mm f/1.8 is 14 g lighter.
The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II is an 85mm f/1.8 prime, and the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II 
Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II better than the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8?
- 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)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2021)
Why is the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 better than the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II?
- 14 g lighter (355 g vs 369 g)
- 18 mm shorter (82 mm vs 100.2 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 14 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II | Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 369 g | 355 g (12.52 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 100.2 x 76 mm | 73.6 mm (diameter) x 82 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.65 m ◆ | 0.8 m (2.62 ft) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.13x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 7 groups | 9 elements in 8 groups (including 2 ED elements) |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Price | $199.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Panasonic
- 100.2 × 76 mm
- 82 × 73.6 mm
The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II is 18 mm longer and 14 g heavier than the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8.
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Sample frames
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II
Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8
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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 Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8?
- The Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 weighs 355 g, 14 g less than the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II (369 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II or the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8?
- The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II focuses down to 0.65 m, against 0.8 m for the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8.
- Do the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II and the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 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 Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 14 g lighter to carry.
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