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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 $130
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 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 12-35mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 403 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 318 | 320 |
| AF Type | - | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | STM stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| 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 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 70.1 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.6 | 77.9 | 85 | 37.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 92.6 | 44.4 | 73.8 | 77.9 | 82.9 | 76.7 | 95.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 81.4 | 68.9 | 37.8 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82.3 | 84.8 | 56.8 | 92.9 | 84.6 | 80 | 34.8 | 83.4 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 73.5 | 96.2 | 45.2 | 77.9 | 33.3 | 71.4 | 83.4 |
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