Meike 12mm f/2 vs Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary

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

Meike

12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary

f/1.4225 gStepping motor

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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: 52 g lighter (225 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

Specifications that differ between the Meike 12mm f/2 and the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
	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	225 g lighter
Length	not listed	69.4 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: Sony E 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

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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