Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II vs Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Meike 85mm f/1.8 is 83 g lighter. Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 has optical image stabilization.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II is an 85mm f/1.8 prime, and the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II 
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II better than the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- 83 g lighter (369 g vs 452 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)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2015)
Why is the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 better than the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II?
- Has optical image stabilization
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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 83 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II | Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Short telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 369 g ◆ | 452 g (1.00 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100.2 x 76 mm | 105 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.65 m ◆ | 0.8 m (31.5 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.12x |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 7 groups | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2025 | 2015 |
| Price | $199.99 list price | — |
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Sample frames
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
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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 Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II weighs 369 g, 83 g less than the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 (452 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II focuses down to 0.65 m, against 0.8 m for the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8.
- Do the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II and the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 have image stabilization?
- Only the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II has the edge: it is 83 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 AF SE II or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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