AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye § 03 Head to head
AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye vs Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0
AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 is 32 g lighter. Meike 6.5mm f/2 is 3 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye is a 6.5mm f/2 prime, and the Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0 is a 6.5mm f/2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye 
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Key differences
Why is the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye better than the Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0?
- 32 g lighter (268 g vs 300 g)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2016)
Why is the Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0 better than the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye?
- 3 mm shorter (61 mm vs 64 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye | Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 6.5mm | 6.5mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 268 g ◆ | 300 g (10.58 oz) |
| Dimensions | 52 x 64 mm | 51.5 x 61 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.20 m | 0.20 m (7.87 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon 1, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2025 | 2016 |
| Price | $129 launch price ◆ | $129.99 list price |
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Size
- A · AstrHori
- B · Meike
- 64 × 52 mm
- 61 × 51.5 mm
The AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye is 3 mm longer and 32 g lighter than the Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye or the Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0?
- The AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye weighs 268 g, 32 g less than the Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0 (300 g).
- Do the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye and the Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye or the Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.
- Is the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye or the Meike 6.5 mm f/2.0 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the AstrHori 6.5 mm f/2 Circular Fisheye has the edge: it is 32 g lighter to carry.