Meike 25mm f/1.8 vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
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 Aspherical IF is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Meike 25mm f/1.8 goes wider (25mm vs 85mm).
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF reaches further (85mm vs 25mm).
| Spec | 25mm f/1.8 | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Meike | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 25mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Elements | 7 | 9 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 72 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
Meike 25mm f/1.8
A 25mm f/1.8 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens, the Meike 25mm f/1.8 is designed for Canon EF-M mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
This 85mm f/1.4 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens from Samyang fits Canon EF-M mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.