7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye vs Meike 8 mm f/3.5
7Artisans 7.5mm f/3.5 has a wider field of view. Meike 8mm f/3.5 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye is a 7.5mm f/3.5 prime, and the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 is an 8mm f/3.5 prime. On paper the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye better than the Meike 8 mm f/3.5?
- Wider field of view (7.5mm vs 8mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2016)
Why is the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 better than the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye?
- Longer reach (8mm vs 7.5mm)
- 138 g lighter (519 g vs 657 g)
- 3 mm shorter (84 mm vs 87 mm long)
- Focuses 19 cm closer (0.1 m vs 0.29 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 7.5mm against 8mm.
- architecture For architecture, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 7.5mm against 8mm.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye | Meike 8 mm f/3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 7.5mm | 8mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 657 g | 519 g (18.31 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 91 x 87 mm | 77 x 84 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.29 m | 0.1 m (3.94 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Price | — | $179.99 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Meike
- 87 × 91 mm
- 84 × 77 mm
The 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye is 3 mm longer and 138 g heavier than the Meike 8 mm f/3.5.
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Sample frames
Meike 8 mm f/3.5
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye or the Meike 8 mm f/3.5?
- The Meike 8 mm f/3.5 weighs 519 g, 138 g less than the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye (657 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye or the Meike 8 mm f/3.5?
- The Meike 8 mm f/3.5 focuses down to 0.1 m, against 0.29 m for the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye.
- Do the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye and the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye or the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 7.5mm against 8mm.
- Is the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye or the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/3.5 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 7.5mm against 8mm.
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