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Meike 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye vs Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE

Both are Sony E fisheye lenses for APS-C. 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 Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

7 differences
Specifications that differ between the Meike 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye and the Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE
Meike 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE
Brand
Meike
Samyang
Length
not listed
103.3 mm
Diameter
not listed
75 mm
Min focus distance
0.1 m closer
0.3 m
Aperture blades
9
not listed
Optical design
11 elements / 8 groups
10 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Fisheye both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
8mm both
Max aperture
f/3.5 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

Samyang 8mm f/3.5 UMC FISH-EYE

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