Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS vs Meike 12mm f/2.8
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 105 g lighter (255 g vs 360 g)
Pick the Meike 12mm f/2.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
8 differences| Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS | Meike 12mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Meike
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
255 g
lighter
|
360 g
|
| Length |
57.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
72.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Optical design
- 12 elements / 10 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
The Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.0 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Meike 12mm f/2.8
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