AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye vs Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye
AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
The AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a 6mm 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 AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye 
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Key differences
Why is the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- Wider field of view (6mm vs 7.5mm)
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.08 m vs 0.15 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2022)
Why is the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- Longer reach (7.5mm vs 6mm)
- 80 g lighter (260 g vs 340 g)
- $149 cheaper ($149.99 list price vs $299 launch price)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 6mm against 7.5mm.
- architecture For architecture, the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 6mm against 7.5mm.
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Specification
| Specification | AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 6mm | 7.5mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 340 g | 260 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 61 x 64.8 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.08 m ◆ | 0.15 m (5.91 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 8 | — |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Price | $299 launch price | $149.99 list price ◆ |
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- The Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye weighs 260 g, 80 g less than the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye (340 g).
- Which focuses closer, the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- The AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye focuses down to 0.08 m, against 0.15 m for the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye.
- Do the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye 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.
- Is the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 6mm against 7.5mm.
- Is the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better for architecture?
- For architecture, the AstrHori 6 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it goes wider, to 6mm against 7.5mm.
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