So you recommend to skip this lens because you can't figure put who this lens is for, not because of its optical quality. FYI, there is a substantial market for this type of lens as evidenced by similar zooms from Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Tokina, etc. Do some research. You should test tangible aspects such as sharpness, chromatic aberrations, etc It's not fair to say "skip it" because of your inability to understand the target market for this lens.
Instead of Meike circular fisheye I would recommend 7artisans 7.5mm 2.8 fisheye that covers all the sensor. For UWA, Laowa 9mm 2.8 is very nice but also expensive, most people would be happy with the Samyang 12mm f2. And of course if you don't need ultra wide just get the sigma 16mm 1.4
application? I see instagrammers and the artistic types wanting something like this I would try it because it would be something different, I do get tired of the same old straight forward images, but those are what sell . But as you say there better options. An honest opinion and review.
I think that's why he brought up the proper fisheye 6mm. Which will get you better results and not be a master-of-none solution. You could also get a much cheaper meike lens and add simple post processing to get the fisheye look (though, you won't get the extreme ~180 degrees field of view).
This lens is designed for SLR camera with long flange distance which makes it long and unwieldy to start with. Most importantly looking at the sample photos it is extremely decentered as the right side is much more out of focus and bokeh is different. Poor engineering from start to finish of the assembly. Thank you for your time and effort to document and share this.
Just get the freaking Sigma 16mm f1.4 E. Best wide angle for Sony. It’s so freaking sharp. Now I need to save up for the Sigma 56mm that just came out...
Love the title LOL I think it's quite gutsy on their end to make a fish-eye zoom. It can't be easy and hence I think the difficulties really show in the quality of the shots coming out of the camera. With that said, timely upload of this video as I've been contemplating the laowa 9f28 vs the rokinon 12f2. I like that the rokinon has a 67 filter thread to share the filters I already own for 67mm. Which would you recommend if you want a wide enough lens to shoot canoeing adventures while trying to fit your companion in front into the frame? Is 12mm on crop enough?
I don't know my name I got an a6000 a couple of weeks ago with the 16-50 and 55-210 kit lenses, but I’m finding that I’m using old Canon FD glass a ton more often. Granted, they’re a LOT heavier, but I feel like I’m getting better and (generally) sharper pictures out of them than the Sony lenses.
@@Vsmit00 I was about to purchase the 55-210 Sony zoom lens because they were on sale where I live but when I got the money the sale ended. Bought a vintage Tamron in the end. Hopefully it'll arrive before 2020 along a Helios 44 I got for cheap.
Hey man, this is awesome review. I have a quick question. Do you think it is worth to have it, if you have a Black Magic Cinema Camera 2.5k which has x2.3 crop factor?
Thank you for your objective reviews. Do you have any recommendations for a good adapter for Nex and Canon EF lenses apart from metabones and sigma mc? Did you try Viltrox, or any other ones? I have Nex 6 and 6000.
as they designed to be cheap analog of SMTH - there is no problems with reviews like this. They KNOW it's quality and it's use-abilities, it made for sorta like Micro4\3, but since most of users switched from Olympus to Sony - they just did a small job to mount, and voila, IT FITS A6300 now, and nobody cares about result of this cheapo lens from 2014.
That 9mm point where you still have a little vig is perfect for filming skateboarding. The only other option for filming skateboarding with that effect on a dslr is the Canon 8-15mm L series lens. So this is actually a pretty cool find / budget alternative.
Whenever I see a fisheye lens, I immediately think of 90’s skate videos!
Absolutely
So you recommend to skip this lens because you can't figure put who this lens is for, not because of its optical quality.
FYI, there is a substantial market for this type of lens as evidenced by similar zooms from Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Tokina, etc. Do some research.
You should test tangible aspects such as sharpness, chromatic aberrations, etc
It's not fair to say "skip it" because of your inability to understand the target market for this lens.
I would add you can use software to turn the circular image into a wide format rectangular image (much like an anamorphic desqueeze)
I have this lens - very underrated. People don't realise the additional heft is due to the fact it's a... fisheye zoom lens.
Love the title, no clickbait and still loads of views. Nice review.
I would recommend the Samyang /Rokinon 8 mm f/2.8 instead . It is very sharp and produces very cool results.
This lens is designed for Canon and Nikon dSLR cameras. The e-mount version has an intergraded adapter. That's why the back element is so deep inside.
Can you explain this more?
Instead of Meike circular fisheye I would recommend 7artisans 7.5mm 2.8 fisheye that covers all the sensor. For UWA, Laowa 9mm 2.8 is very nice but also expensive, most people would be happy with the Samyang 12mm f2. And of course if you don't need ultra wide just get the sigma 16mm 1.4
Love the no-nonsense title, great video.
Your wife wouldn't be caught dead photographed with that lens lol. Smart woman. Smart photographer. Hard pass on this one.
Pando why? She’d still be gorgeous.
@@GRJCLyon Of course she would. I meant the lens wasn't worthy of her time.
Pando agreed 👍🏻
I disagree. This is the future. Look up “6W Records” on Instagram. Everyone’s talking about his photography. This is going to be the next big thing
@@tapelegacy Nobody is talking about your pictures... You're an idiot
application? I see instagrammers and the artistic types wanting something like this I would try it because it would be something different, I do get tired of the same old straight forward images, but those are what sell . But as you say there better options.
An honest opinion and review.
I think that's why he brought up the proper fisheye 6mm. Which will get you better results and not be a master-of-none solution. You could also get a much cheaper meike lens and add simple post processing to get the fisheye look (though, you won't get the extreme ~180 degrees field of view).
Application is Micro4\3 sensors only, probably they tried to trick buyers by re-working it to FIT EF-mount, but fat chance anyway
Hi Arthur. Nobody is more qualified to answer this question: Which one to be the best 7.5mm budget lens? 7Artissans, TTartisans or Pergear? Thanks.
I really like your channel. You demonstrate that you don't need an expensive gear to take good shots. I will do the same
not something i'd use ... Skip it.. thanks for the heads up Arthur...
That Laowa looks good!
This lens is designed for SLR camera with long flange distance which makes it long and unwieldy to start with. Most importantly looking at the sample photos it is extremely decentered as the right side is much more out of focus and bokeh is different. Poor engineering from start to finish of the assembly. Thank you for your time and effort to document and share this.
this lens made for Micro4\3 lens, like most of cheapo fisheye lens, the big wonder - why they started to call it "APS-C sensor"
Just get the freaking Sigma 16mm f1.4 E. Best wide angle for Sony. It’s so freaking sharp. Now I need to save up for the Sigma 56mm that just came out...
Most ppl already own it but sometimes 24mm ff equiv isn't wide enough and some like myself have been looking for ultrawide options
Just got my 56mm today... soooo good!
10mm isn't wide enough for me, no way 16mm would do, even if it was an f/0.7!
Agree with what you said. Get the cheaper and better meike prime fish eye.
But I really wonder why people would love fish eye lenses?
Because normal photography and videography is boring. This is an art lens
Excellent and honest review. Your channel has been extremely helpful with my Sony E-mount choices and gear decisions in general. Thanks!
could be great for 360 panoramas. better stitched resolution than my 6.5mm
Love the title LOL I think it's quite gutsy on their end to make a fish-eye zoom. It can't be easy and hence I think the difficulties really show in the quality of the shots coming out of the camera.
With that said, timely upload of this video as I've been contemplating the laowa 9f28 vs the rokinon 12f2. I like that the rokinon has a 67 filter thread to share the filters I already own for 67mm. Which would you recommend if you want a wide enough lens to shoot canoeing adventures while trying to fit your companion in front into the frame? Is 12mm on crop enough?
What about the version of this for MFT cameras? The extra crop would result in a much more usable range.
Thank you for the review!!!
Definitely not worth buying 😉
No comments on the APS-C "Manuai" Fish Eye Lens at 0:26 ? Pretty sure that says it all.
Any plans on the Sony 24-240? Currently the most telephoto lens we can have under somewhat of a budget.
Mohsin Sait For full frame is ok
I tried it but the image was very soft, and it did not produce a full circular image so I sent it back for a refund.
What are your opinion on vintage lenses? Besides the Helios 44 which seems like a sweet lens for bokeh.
I absolutely love your videos.
I don't know my name I got an a6000 a couple of weeks ago with the 16-50 and 55-210 kit lenses, but I’m finding that I’m using old Canon FD glass a ton more often. Granted, they’re a LOT heavier, but I feel like I’m getting better and (generally) sharper pictures out of them than the Sony lenses.
@@Vsmit00 I was about to purchase the 55-210 Sony zoom lens because they were on sale where I live but when I got the money the sale ended. Bought a vintage Tamron in the end. Hopefully it'll arrive before 2020 along a Helios 44 I got for cheap.
If you take a look at TechnologyMafia's previous videos he has made tests of some of the vintage lenses.
This lens is not worthy of your wife lol
How will use it in semi circular FOV? People who film skateboarding. I'm very tempted to try this lens out!
Hey man, this is awesome review. I have a quick question. Do you think it is worth to have it, if you have a Black Magic Cinema Camera 2.5k which has x2.3 crop factor?
Thank you for your objective reviews. Do you have any recommendations for a good adapter for Nex and Canon EF lenses apart from metabones and sigma mc? Did you try Viltrox, or any other ones? I have Nex 6 and 6000.
What's objective about it?
Hate the fish eye look :( thanx for the vid anyway bro
You all just miss what it is... it is going to be a hot.lens for VR180, don't say it is not yr cup of tea... u may love it.soon
Meike company will be sad to see this review...
as they designed to be cheap analog of SMTH - there is no problems with reviews like this. They KNOW it's quality and it's use-abilities, it made for sorta like Micro4\3, but since most of users switched from Olympus to Sony - they just did a small job to mount, and voila, IT FITS A6300 now, and nobody cares about result of this cheapo lens from 2014.
It is compatible with EF Mount Canon? by exmaple, Blackmagic 6k? Thanks
Yes.
maybe someone get this for skateboarding. Vignetting is not bad in this case
Very good presentation !👍
Any chance to see a review of Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D ?
Nice review
That 9mm point where you still have a little vig is perfect for filming skateboarding. The only other option for filming skateboarding with that effect on a dslr is the Canon 8-15mm L series lens. So this is actually a pretty cool find / budget alternative.
just crop the image🤷♂️
@@vanyakholodnikov you don't just crop video. Not every cam is 4k.
This lens definitely will not be in my bag or only if is $5 with free delivery for same day.
dont use it on APS-C sensor, but use it with Micro4\3 and it will give you wonderful results!
@@user-uw9pv4hx9d I’m about to use it with a full frame sensor 😀
If they emptied the lens out and made it into a mug, I might buy it for 10 dollars...just saying.
I’m about to buy it for $200 😂
Check the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D out please!
More Is Less ....
Less is more...
More is more, and original. Everyone hates this lens. Yet, everyone loves it who isn’t a videographer/photographer.
L lens ring tho...
You could see he didnt like the lens cause he didn't even include his wife on the sample shots lol, btw horrible, horrible lens.
Зачем такой дверной глазок???)))
Yikes 😳😲
1st view
There's so much distortion, it's almost funny. I got a bit dizzy!
That’s the point of a circular fisheye 🤦🏽♂️
Don’t like at all