Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Versatile focal range
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No weather sealing
- Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
- Slightly long for discrete use
- Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-layered | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
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)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Meike Fisheye 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
