Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD vs Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount)

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

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Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount)

Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount)

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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD vs Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount)

When comparing Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount) and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye - (Sony E Mount) which weighs 300 g, compared to the loser Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD which weighs 815 g.

Winner: Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount)

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.


Specifications

Full specifications table of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD and Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount):

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye - (Sony E Mount)
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXDMeike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye - (Sony E Mount)

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BrandTamronMeike
Weight815 g300 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length70 - 180 mm6.5 mm
Largest Aperture2.82
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance85 cmMissing
TypeZoomPrime
Filter Thread67Missing
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesNo


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD and Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye - (Sony E Mount) was last updated on August 14, 2025.