When comparing Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount), which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony E 16mm F/2.8 which weighs 67 g, compared to the loser Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye - (Sony E Mount) which weighs 300 g.
Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8
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.
Full specifications table of Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye (Sony E Mount) and Sony E 16mm F/2.8:
Meike 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C Fisheye - (Sony E Mount) | Sony E 16mm F/2.8 | |
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Brand | Meike | Sony |
Weight | 300 g | 67 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 6.5 mm | 16 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 24 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 49 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | No | No |