Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM vs Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF
Meike 85mm f/1.8 is 162 g lighter. Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 focuses 5 cm closer.
The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM is an 85mm f/1.8 prime, and the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM 
Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM better than the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF?
- 162 g lighter (368 g vs 530 g)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2020)
Why is the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF better than the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.8 m vs 0.85 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM has the edge: it is 162 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM | Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 368 g ◆ | 530 g |
| Dimensions | 79.5 mm | 80 x 98 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m | 0.8 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 6 groups | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm ◆ | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X | Canon RF |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Price | — | $399 launch price |
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Sample frames
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM
Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM or the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF?
- The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM weighs 368 g, 162 g less than the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF (530 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM or the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF?
- The Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF focuses down to 0.8 m, against 0.85 m for the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM.
- Do the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM and the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF 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 FF STM or the Viltrox AF 85 mm f/1.8 RF better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM has the edge: it is 162 g lighter to carry.
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