Meike MK-6.5mm f/2.0 Fisheye Review

The Meike MK-6.5mm f/2.0 Fisheye is an ultra-wide manual focus lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. At 6.5mm (13mm full-frame equivalent), it delivers the extreme field of view and barrel distortion characteristic of fisheye optics, useful for creative perspectives, action sports, and immersive video work. The f/2.0 maximum aperture is notably fast for a fisheye in this price range, offering better low-light capability and shallower depth of field than slower alternatives.

At $120, this lens sits in the budget manual-focus category alongside other Meike glass, targeting creators who want specialty optics without the premium price tag. Build quality and optical performance at this tier typically involve trade-offs, and without autofocus or electronic contacts, it requires fully manual operation. The Micro Four Thirds mount makes it compatible with Panasonic, Olympus, and OM System bodies, though you'll need to enable shooting without a lens or use manual mode.