Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
What Buyers Say
Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm
The Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens receives mixed feedback. One verified user reports it is not sharp at any f-stop and considers it awful, while another user praises its quality, colors, and creative potential for filmmaking. Compatibility questions reveal it is limited to specific mounts and produces circular images on full-frame cameras.
Pros
- Good image quality and colors
- Creative potential for filmmaking
- Nice sun flares
- Flexible for color grading
Cons
- Not sharp at any f-stop
- Awful image quality according to some
- Limited to specific mounts
- Circular images on full-frame cameras
- Crop factor reduces megapixels on full-frame
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 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 Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm | 7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | multi-layered | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 35 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans AutoFocus 35mm F1.8 Full Frame 35mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
