Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM vs Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM
Meike 85mm f/1.8 is 12 g lighter. Yongnuo 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 Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM 
Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM better than the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM?
- 12 g lighter (368 g vs 380 g)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2021)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM better than the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.8 m vs 0.85 m)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 67 mm)
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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 12 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM | Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ◆ | 380 g (13.40 oz) |
| Dimensions | 79.5 mm | 88 x 67 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m | 0.80 m (31.50 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 6 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X | Canon RF |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
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Sample frames
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM
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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 Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM?
- The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM weighs 368 g, 12 g less than the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM (380 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM or the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM?
- The Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM 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 Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM 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 Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8R DF DSM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM has the edge: it is 12 g lighter to carry.
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