Meike 12mm F/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Foucs Prime 12mm
Its 12mm focal length on APS-C delivers a 99-degree diagonal field of view with a bright f/2.8 aperture, making it stand out for expansive scenes. The all-metal build and 10cm minimum focus distance add a durable, close-up capability uncommon at this price point. This manual-focus prime is best for landscape and architecture photographers using Canon EOS-M cameras who prioritize wide perspectives and hands-on control.
Focal length 12mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Canon EF-M
Weight 403 g
lens type wide-angle
31 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 12 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-M |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meike 12mm F/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Foucs Prime 12mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 403 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meike 12mm F/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Manual Foucs Prime 12mm | 53.7 | 82.3 | 51.2 | 13.6 | 21 | 84.6 | 33.3 | 13.7 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 67.3 | 68.7 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 68 | 62.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 93.1 | 67.7 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.5 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.2 | 92.4 | 55.5 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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