Meike 85mm f 1 4 ii vs samyang af 85mm f 1 4 fe ii?

Both are 85mm f/1.4 autofocus primes for full frame, with no stabilisation, so they frame and handle the same. The real difference is mounts. The Samyang is listed for Sony E only, while the Meike 85mm f/1.4 II also fits Nikon Z and L-Mount.

If you shoot Sony, either lens will do the job, and the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II is the natural pick since it's made for that mount. If you're on Nikon Z or L-Mount, the Meike is your option here. On APS-C, both behave like a 128mm lens on full frame, which is long for most portraits.

For the reasoning behind an 85mm, see Portraits. Check your body's autofocus support before you buy, as the lenses page explains.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.