Meike MK-3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye Review

The Meike MK-3.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye is an ultra-compact circular fisheye designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, delivering a dramatic 220-degree field of view in a tiny package. At just 190 grams and 60 x 48 mm, it's one of the lightest and most portable options for extreme wide-angle effects, making it easy to carry on shoots where creative perspectives matter. The f/2.8 maximum aperture is reasonably bright for a fisheye at this price point, and the 10-element optical formula features multi-layer coatings to help control flare and ghosting.

This is a fully manual lens with no autofocus or electronic contacts, so you'll be focusing by hand and shooting in aperture-priority or manual mode. The extremely short minimum focus distance of 3.5 mm (yes, millimeters) allows for dramatic close-up effects that play with the circular distortion. At $139.99, it undercuts most other fisheye options significantly, positioning itself as an affordable entry point for creators experimenting with fisheye looks, timelapse work, or abstract composition. It's a specialty tool that rewards creativity and patience with manual operation.