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Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 vs Meike 12mm f/2

Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 64 g lighter (213 g vs 277 g)
  • You want autofocus (Linear STM): the Meike 12mm f/2 is manual focus only

Pick the Meike 12mm f/2 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 and the Meike 12mm f/2
Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 Meike 12mm f/2
Brand
Samyang
Meike
Weight
213 g lighter
277 g
Length
59.2 mm
not listed
Diameter
70 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.19 m closer
0.2 m
Max magnification
0.09×
not listed
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
12 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor
Linear STM
Manual focus
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
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Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
12mm both
Max aperture
f/2 both
Filter thread
62 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0

This 12mm f/2.0 fast wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Meike 12mm f/2

Meike 12mm f/2: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 12mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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