Meike 35095 m43 35mm
Meike
52 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike 35095 m43 35mm
79 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Meike 35mm f/0.95 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional low-light capability, solid all-metal build, and dreamy bokeh, with many users praising its value for money compared to premium fast glass. However, a few issues are noted: the completely manual focus can be tricky and slows down shooting, some users find focusing wide-open challenging, and there are isolated complaints about a stiff mount and a camera compatibility error.
Pros
- Fast f/0.95 aperture for low light
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Dreamy bokeh and character
- Compact and lightweight for speed
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
Cons
- Completely manual focus slows shooting
- Challenging to focus accurately wide open
- Softness at maximum aperture
- Stiff lens mount on some copies
- No electronic communication or EXIF data
Build quality 12
Aperture and low light 10
Bokeh and character 8
Value for money 7
Manual focus 8
Sharpness 6
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Meike 35095 m43 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 7 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer nano coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 35095 m43 35mm
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.