Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm

Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm

Meike
40 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Nikon
91 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

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent low-light performance. Users love its versatility for travel, video, and long exposures, often pairing it with other lenses in the budget trinity. A few note it's not as premium as the S-line or Nikon 14-30mm, but most agree it offers incredible value for the price.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Great value for money
  • Versatile for travel and video
Cons
  • Not as premium as S-line lenses
  • Some prefer wider 14-30mm range
  • Build not as exceptional as premium trinity
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Size and weight 5
👍 Versatility 5

Scores

Professional
Meike
40
Nikon
89
Budget
Meike
41
Nikon
85
Street
Meike
59
Nikon
84
Macro
Meike
21
Nikon
84
Portrait
Meike
59
Nikon
84
Video Cinema
Meike
44
Nikon
82
Landscape
Meike
27
Nikon
79
Wildlife Sports
Meike
38
Nikon
73
Travel
Meike
34
Nikon
70

Specifications

Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mmNikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Optics
Typefisheyezoom
Focal Length Min4 mm17 mm
Focal Length Max4 mm28 mm
Elements—13
Groups—11
Aspherical Elements—3★
ED Elements—3★
Coating—Multi-Coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant—✓★
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountMicro Four ThirdsNikon Z
Formatmicro-four-thirdsfull-frame★
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.19 kg★0.45 kg
Filter Thread—67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Type—Stepping Motor★
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance—190 mm★
Max Magnification—1:5.26★

Pros & Cons

Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm

  • Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile

Pricing

Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm

No current pricing available

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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