Quick answer
The Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 16mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye: a fisheye lens with a 16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon EF mount cameras. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye specifications
What can you shoot with the Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye?
At 16mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 16mm | 96.7° | 107° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 26mm | 70.2° | 80.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 16mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 26mm on full frame, with a 70.2° horizontal and 80.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
