Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) vs 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8

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.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C)	7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8
Focal length	55mm	85mm
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.8
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) opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) (55mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 (85mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 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 55mm F1.4 APS-C Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras, AF Prime Lens

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7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Nikon Z

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) and the 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8?
The Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) is 55mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 is 85mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) or the 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8?
The Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.

Do the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C) and 7Artisans AF 85mm f/1.8 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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