Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM vs Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Meike 85mm f/1.8 is 84 g lighter. Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 focuses 5 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM is an 85mm f/1.8 prime, and the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM 
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM better than the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- 84 g lighter (368 g vs 452 g)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2015)
Why is the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 better than the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.8 m vs 0.85 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
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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 84 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 FF STM | Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Short telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 368 g ◆ | 452 g (1.00 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 79.5 mm | 105 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m | 0.8 m (31.5 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.12x |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 6 groups | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Released | 2022 | 2015 |
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Sample frames
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM
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 FF STM or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM weighs 368 g, 84 g less than the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 (452 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 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 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 FF STM or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM has the edge: it is 84 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 FF STM 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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