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Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM 85mm
Its 85mm f/1.8 optics with 9 diaphragm blades resolve 8K detail and smooth bokeh, driven by a fast, near-silent STM stepping motor. At only 357g, it balances well on gimbals, and the clickable aperture ring plus minimal focus breathing make it ideal for video. Best for Sony E-mount portrait and hybrid shooters wanting sharp, lightweight performance without a premium price.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/1.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 389 g
af type STM
lens type telephoto
70 Overall Score
Price $170
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 85 |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM 85mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 389 | 92 | 59 | 515 | 210 | 415 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM 85mm | 85.5 | 93.6 | 60 | 50.8 | 38.7 | 93 | 34 | 61.5 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75 | 45.9 | 32.7 | 79 | 77 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.7 | 15.7 | 90 | 81.8 | 72.2 | 24.2 | 93.4 | 88 | 96.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 Compare | 85.5 | 96.6 | 57.4 | 25.9 | 81.7 | 96.4 | 34 | 73.8 | 80.5 |
Price
Usage Scores
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