Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye vs Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine
Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Laowa 7.5mm f/2.9 covers a larger sensor format.
The Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a 7.5mm f/2.8 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine is a 7.5mm f/2.9 prime. On paper the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye 
Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.9)
- 350 g lighter (260 g vs 610 g)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.15 m vs 0.25 m)
- $549 cheaper ($149.99 list price vs $699 launch price)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine better than the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 350 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 350 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 7.5mm | 7.5mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 ◆ | f/2.9 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Weight | 260 g ◆ | 610 g |
| Dimensions | — | 80.7 x 80 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.15 m (5.91 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | — | 7 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 16 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | — | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Price | $149.99 list price ◆ | $699 launch price |
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine?
- The Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye opens to f/2.8, against f/2.9 on the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine?
- The Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye weighs 260 g, 350 g less than the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine (610 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine?
- The Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye focuses down to 0.15 m, against 0.25 m for the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine.
- Do the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye and the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 350 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Venus Optics LAOWA 7.5 mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Meike 7.5 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 350 g lighter to carry.
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