Meike 85mm f/1.8 STM 85mm
Its 85mm f/1.8 optics with 9 diaphragm blades resolve 8K detail and smooth bokeh, driven by a fast, near-silent STM stepping motor. At only 357g, it balances well on gimbals, and the clickable aperture ring plus minimal focus breathing make it ideal for video. Best for Sony E-mount portrait and hybrid shooters wanting sharp, lightweight performance without a premium price.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/1.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 389 g
af type Autofocus
lens type Telephoto
73 Overall Score
Price ¥43,384
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong macro (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong aperture (93th percentile) 93th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 85 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike 85mm f/1.8 STM 85mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 56mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 389 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 280 | 515 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | zoom | zoom | telephoto | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 85mm f/1.8 STM 85mm | 54.5 | 93.8 | 61.1 | 93.1 | 41 | 92.8 | 34.2 | 61.7 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 84.6 | 50.9 | 62 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 94.8 | 36 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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