Meike 85 mm f/1.8 § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 vs Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Meike 85mm f/1.8 is 32 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 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 comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 85 mm f/1.8 
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 better than the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- 32 g lighter (420 g vs 452 g)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2015)
Why is the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 better than the Meike 85 mm f/1.8?
- 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 has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 85 mm f/1.8 | 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 | 420 g (14.82 oz) ◆ | 452 g (1.00 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 80 mm | 105 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m (33.46 inches) | 0.8 m (31.5 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.12x |
| Image stabilization | — | 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 | Sony E |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 |
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Sample frames
Meike 85 mm f/1.8
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 or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- The Meike 85 mm f/1.8 weighs 420 g, 32 g less than the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 (452 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 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.
- Is the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Meike 85 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
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