7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye vs Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye
7Artisans 4mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Meike 3.5mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a 4mm f/2.8 prime, and the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a 3.5mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- Longer reach (4mm vs 3.5mm)
- $11 cheaper ($149 list price vs $159.99 launch price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2020)
Why is the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- Wider field of view (3.5mm vs 4mm)
- 11 g lighter (190 g vs 201 g)
- 12 mm shorter (48 mm vs 60 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 3.5mm against 4mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 3.5mm against 4mm.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 4mm | 3.5mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 54 x 60 mm | 60 x 48 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.085 m (3.35 inches) ◆ | 0.095 m (3.74 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | — |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Price | $149 list price ◆ | $159.99 launch price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Meike
- 60 × 54 mm
- 48 × 60 mm
The 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is 12 mm longer and 11 g heavier than the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- The Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye weighs 190 g, 11 g less than the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (201 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- The 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye focuses down to 0.09 m, against 0.1 m for the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye.
- Do the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye and the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 3.5mm against 4mm.
- Is the 7Artisans 4 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Meike 3.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 3.5mm against 4mm.
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