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Meike 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye vs Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II

Both are Sony E fisheye lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Meike 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.1 m vs 0.3 m

Pick the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Meike 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye and the Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II
Meike 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II
Brand
Meike
Rokinon
Format
APS-C
not listed
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
not listed
265 g
Length
not listed
64.5 mm
Diameter
not listed
60 mm
Min focus distance
0.1 m closer
0.3 m
Aperture blades
9
not listed
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, optical design, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Fisheye both
Focal length
8mm both
Optical design
11 elements / 8 groups both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Meike 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye

A 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens, the Meike 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye is designed for Sony E mount bodies. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.

Our notes

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II

The Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye II is a fisheye lens covering 8mm at f/2.8 for Sony E mount cameras. A fisheye lens for creative, extreme-perspective shooting.

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