Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
Meike
64 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
82 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
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
Build quality 4
Image quality 4
Value for money 3
Compactness 3
Mounting difficulty 1
Lens cap quality 2
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Specifications
| Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 4 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 4 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 10 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-layer nano-coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 61 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17X★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.