Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount) vs Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount)
Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount) 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 Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount), 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 Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) which weighs 1200 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 Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount) and Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount):
| Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) | Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye - (Sony E Mount) | |
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| Brand | Sigma | Meike |
| Weight | 1200 g | 300 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 40 mm | 6.5 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 40 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 82 | Missing |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |