Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM vs Meike 6-11mm f/3.5
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM if
- You need more reach: 15mm vs 11mm at the long end
- You want autofocus (USM): the Meike 6-11mm f/3.5 is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the Meike 6-11mm f/3.5 is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Creative fisheye shots, action sports, immersive video and VR
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 8mm at the wide end
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM | Meike 6-11mm f/3.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Meike
|
| Type |
Fisheye
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
8-15mm
|
6-11mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
540 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
83 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
78.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.34×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
11 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2011
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
A zoom fisheye giving a circular image at 8mm and a full-frame diagonal fisheye at 15mm on full-frame bodies. Weather-sealed L design.
Pros
- Zoom fisheye range
- Circular image at 8mm
- Weather-sealed
- Crisp optics
Cons
- Fisheye distortion limits general use
- Exposed bulbous front element
- No front filter thread
Our notes
Meike 6-11mm f/3.5
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