Meike MK-8MM-3.5 8mm
Its 8mm focal length on a full-frame sensor produces a dramatic 180-degree circular fisheye image with strong, deliberate distortion. The multi-layer nano coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting for maintained contrast in challenging light, while the all-metal, weather-sealed build adds durability at a budget-friendly price. This lens is best for experimental photographers and landscape shooters wanting an extreme, stylized perspective without a major financial investment.
Focal length 8mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Nikon F
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 519 g
af type manual focus only
lens type fisheye
36 Overall Score
Price $149
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 8 |
| Focal Length Max | 8 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Coating | Multi-Layer Nano Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 100 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike MK-8MM-3.5 8mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 8mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 56mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 519 | 540 | 135 | 107 | 280 | 350 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | stepping motor | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | fisheye | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike MK-8MM-3.5 8mm | 12.6 | 23.2 | 71.1 | 92.4 | 58.2 | 20.4 | 7.2 | 33.6 | 40 | 37.1 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.6 | 86.6 | 70.2 | 86.1 | 89.1 | 83.6 | 80.4 | 78.4 | 84.8 | 37.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.7 | 74.8 | 92.8 | 44.9 | 74.6 | 76.8 | 0 | 83.2 | 76.5 | 95.5 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.6 | 74.8 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.2 | 76.8 | 63.3 | 83.2 | 80.1 | 93.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 96.7 | 87.4 | 57 | 67 | 96.3 | 44.2 | 33.6 | 95.8 | 37.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.7 | 84.7 | 82.5 | 66.7 | 79 | 76.8 | 0 | 81.8 | 68.7 | 37.1 |
