Meike 12mm f/2 vs Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Meike 12mm f/2 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 42 g lighter (235 g vs 277 g)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Meike 12mm f/2 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.2 m
Spec differences
12 differences| Meike 12mm f/2 | Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Meike
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
277 g
|
235 g
lighter
|
| Length |
not listed
|
69.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
68 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
0.17 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.12×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2025
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Filter thread
- 62 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Meike 12mm f/2
A 12mm f/2 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens, the Meike 12mm f/2 is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
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