7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II vs Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye
7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 is $11 cheaper. Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 has a newer design.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II is a 7.5mm f/2.8 prime, and the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a 7.5mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II 
Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II better than the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- $11 cheaper ($139 list price vs $149.99 list price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
Why is the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II?
- Newer design (2022 vs 2019)
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II | Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 7.5mm | 7.5mm |
| 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 | 265 g | 260 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 63 x 63 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.15 m | 0.15 m (5.91 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 | — |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Price | $139 list price ◆ | $149.99 list price |
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II or the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- The Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye weighs 260 g, 5 g less than the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II (265 g).
- Do the 7Artisans 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye II and the Meike 7.5 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.
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