Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto
Meike
98 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
96 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Street
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Telephoto | Wide-Angle Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/16 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E, Sony FE | Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-M |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 191 mm |
Pros & Cons
Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto0.002score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD0.001score per dollar
Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto offers 2.0x better value for money
Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — Meike 85mm f1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Medium Telephoto wins 3 specs while Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD wins 2.
