Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm
Meike
57 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 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 | 11 | 19 |
| Groups | 9 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Multilayered Coatings | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong optical (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm0.287score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.147score per dollar
Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
