Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye vs Meike 12mm f/2.8
Both are Canon EF-M lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye if
- You shoot full frame: the Meike 12mm f/2.8 is made for APS-C
Pick the Meike 12mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 165 g lighter (360 g vs 525 g)
Spec differences
9 differences| Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye | Meike 12mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Meike
|
| Type |
Fisheye
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Weight |
525 g
|
360 g
lighter
|
| Length |
98.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
77.3 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 8 groups
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF-M both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye
The Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is an APS-C fisheye lens covering 12mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF-M mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.
Our notes
Meike 12mm f/2.8
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