Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) vs Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) | Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) (55mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z (85mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C)See price on Amazon
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 ZSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) and the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z?
The Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) is 55mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z is 85mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Do the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) and Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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