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Quick answer
The Meike 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 6mm at f/2.0 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
Meike 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye: a fast fisheye lens with a 6.5mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Meike 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye specifications
- Brand
- Meike
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 6mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.19 m
Specification source: meikeglobal.com
What can you shoot with the Meike 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye?
At 6mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 9.8mm | 123.1° | 131.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Meike 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye?
It is a fixed 6mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Meike 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 6mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Meike 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 9.8mm on full frame, with a 123.1° horizontal and 131.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.