Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 vs Meike 6-11mm f/3.5
Both are Micro Four Thirds wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 if
- You need more reach: 18mm vs 11mm at the long end
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, travel light, interiors
Pick the Meike 6-11mm f/3.5 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want a wider view: 6mm vs 9mm at the wide end
Spec differences
11 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 | Meike 6-11mm f/3.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Meike
|
| Focal length |
9-18mm
|
6-11mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
155 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
50 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
56.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 8 groups
|
11 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
A tiny, collapsible 18-36mm-equivalent wide zoom for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 155 g. It focuses as close as 0.25 m.
Pros
- Tiny and light at about 155 g
- Collapsible when not in use
- Close focus 0.25 m
- Takes 52mm filters
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Not weather sealed
Our notes
Meike 6-11mm f/3.5
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145 g lighter vs wider (7mm)
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Meike 6-11mm f/3.5 vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.
⅓ stop faster vs more reach (14mm)
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130 g lighter vs ⅓ stop faster
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⅓ stop faster vs more reach (25mm)
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6: ⅓ stop faster, wider (9mm)