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Meike 85mm f/1.8 vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec 85mm f/1.8 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Brand Meike Samyang
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 85mm 85mm
Max aperture f/1.8 f/1.4 (faster)
Groups n/a 7
Elements n/a 9
Filter mm n/a 72
Min focus m n/a 1.1

Meike 85mm f/1.8

The Meike 85mm f/1.8 is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.4 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.

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