Meike 8 mm f/3.5 § 03 Head to head
Meike 8 mm f/3.5 vs Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5
Meike 8mm f/3.5 has a physical aperture ring. Panasonic 8mm f/3.5 is 354 g lighter.
The Meike 8 mm f/3.5 is an 8mm f/3.5 prime, and the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 is an 8mm f/3.5 prime. On paper the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 8 mm f/3.5 
Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 better than the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2010)
Why is the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 better than the Meike 8 mm f/3.5?
- 354 g lighter (165 g vs 519 g)
- 32 mm shorter (51.7 mm vs 84 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 has the edge: it is 354 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 has the edge: it is 354 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 8 mm f/3.5 | Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 8mm | 8mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 519 g (18.31 oz) | 165 g (5.82 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 77 x 84 mm | 60.7 x 51.7 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.1 m (3.94 inches) | 0.1 m (3.94 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2016 | 2010 |
| Price | $179.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Panasonic
- 84 × 77 mm
- 51.7 × 60.7 mm
The Meike 8 mm f/3.5 is 32 mm longer and 354 g heavier than the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5.
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Sample frames
Meike 8 mm f/3.5
Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 or the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5?
- The Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 weighs 165 g, 354 g less than the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 (519 g).
- Do the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 and the Panasonic G FISHEYE 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 Meike 8 mm f/3.5 or the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 has the edge: it is 354 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 or the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Panasonic G FISHEYE 8 mm f/3.5 has the edge: it is 354 g lighter to carry.
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