Meike 35095 m43 35mm
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Meike 35095 m43 35mm
The Meike 35mm f/0.95 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional low-light capability, solid all-metal build, and dreamy bokeh, with many users praising its value for money compared to premium fast glass. However, a few issues are noted: the completely manual focus can be tricky and slows down shooting, some users find focusing wide-open challenging, and there are isolated complaints about a stiff mount and a camera compatibility error.
Pros
- Fast f/0.95 aperture for low light
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Dreamy bokeh and character
- Compact and lightweight for speed
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
Cons
- Completely manual focus slows shooting
- Challenging to focus accurately wide open
- Softness at maximum aperture
- Stiff lens mount on some copies
- No electronic communication or EXIF data
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one zoom for Sony APS-C cameras. Users love the incredible 16.6x range, close focusing at the wide end, and solid image quality, though some note softness beyond 70-80mm and slow autofocus. The lens is heavier than typical crop-sensor lenses but still considered portable. A few verified buyers report issues with sharpness at the telephoto end and a stiff zoom ring, but the majority find it an excellent walk-around lens that replaces multiple primes and zooms.
Pros
- Incredible 16.6x zoom range
- Close focusing at wide end (semi-macro)
- Good image quality and color rendition
- Solid build with weather sealing
- Effective vibration compensation (VC)
Cons
- Softness beyond 70-80mm
- Slow autofocus compared to smaller zooms
- Heavy and bulky for APS-C
- Stiff zoom ring when zooming out
- Moderate distortion at both ends
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 35095 m43 35mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 19 |
| Groups | 7 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer nano coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 35095 m43 35mm
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Meike 35095 m43 35mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
