Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
What Buyers Say
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
This compact 220-degree circular fisheye lens has impressed users with its solid all-metal build, sharp optics, and excellent value for the price. Despite its tiny size that fits in a pocket, it delivers dramatic perspectives ideal for creative and night-sky photography. Some minor drawbacks include a tight mount on Micro Four Thirds bodies and a front cap that could be better, but overall it is praised as a fun and affordable super fisheye.
Pros
- All-metal build
- Sharp optics
- Compact and pocketable
- Excellent value for price
- Creates dramatic perspectives
Cons
- Tight fit on camera body
- Mediocre front lens cap
- No firm grip surface for mounting
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm | 7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 4 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 4 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 11 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | multi-layer nano-coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 61 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
