Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
Panasonic Full Frame 100mm
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
Panasonic Full Frame 100mm
This 50mm f1.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially with Lumix cameras. Users find it a great value for low-light photography and video, with many calling it a must-have in any kit. The only minor note is that it's a standard prime, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight design
- Excellent autofocus
- Great for low light
- Good value for money
Cons
- Standard prime lens limitations
Scores
Specifications
| Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm | Panasonic Full Frame 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 4 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 4 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 13 |
| Groups | 7 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | multi-layer nano-coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 61 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 204 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1★ |
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)
Panasonic Full Frame 100mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
