Desiontal 420-800mm
Desiontal
37 Overall Score
vs
Meike 01 56mm
Meike
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Desiontal 420-800mm
72 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This 420-800mm manual telephoto zoom lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for astrophotography and long-distance shots, noting good build quality and lightweight design. However, some report issues with color accuracy at long range, difficulty focusing, and one case of incompatibility. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option for amateur photographers willing to work manually.
Pros
- Budget-friendly for astrophotography
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good build quality
- Versatile 420-800mm range
- Effective for moon and stars
Cons
- Color accuracy issues at long distances
- Difficult to focus manually
- Heavy for some users
- Incompatibility with some cameras
- Requires tripod and remote shutter
Value for money 4
Build quality 3
Manual focus 5
Weight 3
Color accuracy 1
Compatibility 1
Meike 01 56mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Desiontal 420-800mm | Meike 01 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 420 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | — | 11 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Ultra Multi Coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 8.3-16 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.80 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 56 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Desiontal 420-800mm
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
Meike 01 56mm
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Desiontal 420-800mm0.845score per dollar
vs
Meike 01 56mm0.549score per dollar
Desiontal 420-800mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Meike 01 56mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 17 specs.
