Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
What Buyers Say
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
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
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
This 50mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised as an excellent value-for-money prime lens for beginners and hobbyists. Users highlight its sharp foreground focus and pleasing bokeh, making it ideal for portraits and product shots. The build quality feels cheap and the autofocus is noisy and slow, but most agree the optical performance far exceeds the low price. A few issues with durability and incompatibility with newer lens hoods were noted.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp foreground focus
- Pleasing bokeh effect
- Great for portraits
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus
- Cheap build quality
- Durability concerns
- Incompatible with newer lens hoods
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 4 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 4 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 8 |
| Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | multi-layer nano-coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 61 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 64 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
