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TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 vs Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro

Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 if

  • You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)

Pick the Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.8 m
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 11

Spec differences

7 differences
Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 and the Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro
TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro
Brand
TTArtisan
Meike
Type
Prime
Macro
Max aperture
f/1.8 1⅓ stops faster
f/2.8
Filter thread
62 mm
55 mm
Min focus distance
0.8 m
0.25 m closer
Aperture blades
11
12 more blades
Optical design
12 elements / 8 groups
not listed
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
85mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8

The TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.8 for Nikon Z mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Our notes

Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro

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