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

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)

Pick the Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro if

  • You want autofocus (STM): the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is manual focus only

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC and the Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro
Brand
Samyang
Meike
Max aperture
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
f/1.8
Weight
610 g
not listed
Diameter
78 mm
not listed
Filter thread
72 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
1.1 m
not listed
Optical design
9 elements / 7 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
STM
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
85mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC: an APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.

Our notes

Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro

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