Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine § 03 Head to head
Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine vs Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2
Meike 85mm f/2.1 has a more aperture blades. Mitakon 85mm f/2 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine is an 85mm f/2.1 prime, and the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 is an 85mm f/2 prime. On paper the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine 
Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine better than the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2?
- More aperture blades (11 vs 10)
Why is the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 better than the Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.1)
- 800 g lighter (370 g vs 1170 g)
- 43 mm shorter (95 mm vs 138.4 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 82 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 has the edge: its f/2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 has the edge: its f/2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine | Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.1 | f/2 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1170 g | 370 g (13.05 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 89.6 x 138.4 mm | 68 x 95 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m | 0.85 m (33.46 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 10 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 8 groups | 6 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Price | $998 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Mitakon
- 138.4 × 89.6 mm
- 95 × 68 mm
The Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine is 43 mm longer and 800 g heavier than the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2.
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine or the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2?
- The Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 opens to f/2, against f/2.1 on the Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine or the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2?
- The Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 weighs 370 g, 800 g less than the Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine (1170 g).
- Do the Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine and the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 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 T2.1 Cine or the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 has the edge: its f/2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
- Is the Meike 85 mm T2.1 Cine or the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 has the edge: its f/2 aperture gathers more light than f/2.1.
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