Sony E 16mm F2.8 vs Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 16mm F2.8 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- Our notes say it suits: Street, casual wide, travel
Pick the Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony E 16mm F2.8 | Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Meike
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Fisheye
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
67 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
22.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
Our notes
Sony E 16mm F2.8
A pancake wide-angle prime for APS-C E-mount with an f/2.8 aperture, weighing about 67 g. It gives roughly a 24mm equivalent view.
Pros
- Pancake size
- Wide view
- Very light at about 67 g
Cons
- Wide-angle distortion
- Softer corners at f/2.8
Our notes
Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye
This 16mm f/3.5 fisheye lens from Meike fits Sony E mount cameras. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
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