Meike 8 mm f/3.5 § 03 Head to head
Meike 8 mm f/3.5 vs Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS
Meike 8mm f/3.5 is 11 mm shorter. Samyang 8mm f/3.5 is 44 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 is an 8mm f/3.5 prime, and the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS is an 8mm f/3.5 prime. On paper the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 8 mm f/3.5 
Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 better than the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS?
- 11 mm shorter (84 mm vs 95 mm long)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.1 m vs 0.3 m)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2010)
Why is the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS better than the Meike 8 mm f/3.5?
- 44 g lighter (475 g vs 519 g)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS has the edge: it is 44 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS has the edge: it is 44 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 8 mm f/3.5 | Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | APS-C |
| Weight | 519 g (18.31 oz) | 475 g (16.76 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 77 x 84 mm | 76 x 95 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.1 m (3.94 inches) ◆ | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2016 | 2010 |
| Price | $179.99 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Samyang
- 84 × 77 mm
- 95 × 76 mm
The Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS is 11 mm longer and 44 g lighter than the Meike 8 mm f/3.5.
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Sample frames
Meike 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 Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS?
- The Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS weighs 475 g, 44 g less than the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 (519 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 or the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS?
- The Meike 8 mm f/3.5 focuses down to 0.1 m, against 0.3 m for the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS.
- Do the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 and the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS 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 Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS has the edge: it is 44 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 8 mm f/3.5 or the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Samyang V-DSLR 8 mm T3.5 Asph. IF MC Fish-eye CS has the edge: it is 44 g lighter to carry.
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