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
30 Overall Score
Price $130
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th 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 VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 28-300mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 100mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 403 | 590 | 135 | 107 | 298 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | 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 | 53.9 | 82.1 | 49.4 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 84.2 | 33.6 | 12.2 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 75.7 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 80.6 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.7 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 80.6 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87.3 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 84.2 | 33.6 | 64.8 | 36.8 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 75.7 | 53 | 42.4 | 82.2 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 77.2 | 93.3 |
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