Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
Meike
64 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
84 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
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 4 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 4 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 7 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | multi-layer nano-coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/6.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 61 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (76th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm0.474score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.121score per dollar
Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 4mm offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
