Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX II vs Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro

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 85mm f/1.4 MIX II	Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro
Focal length	85mm	56mm
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.4
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	APS-C
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro (56mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX II (85mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX II covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

Meike 85mm F1.4 II Full-Frame AF Lens for Nikon Z Mount Z5 Z6 Z7 Cameras

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YONGNUO 56MM F1.4 Prime Lens for Nikon Z Mount, Auto Focus APS-C Frame | YN56mm F1.4Z Large Aperture, for Nikon Mirrorle

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX II and the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro?
The Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX II is 85mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro is 56mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX II and Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro 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 Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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