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Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Meike 12mm f/2.8

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D if

  • You shoot full frame: the Meike 12mm f/2.8 is made for APS-C

Pick the Meike 12mm f/2.8 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D and the Meike 12mm f/2.8
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Meike 12mm f/2.8
Brand
Laowa
Meike
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Weight
not listed
360 g
Filter thread
not listed
72 mm
Min focus distance
0.18 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.2×
not listed
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
16 elements / 10 groups
12 elements / 10 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
12mm both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D

This 12mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Laowa fits Nikon Z mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.

Our notes

Meike 12mm f/2.8

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