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Meike 12mm f/2.8 vs Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE

Both are Canon EF-M lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Meike 12mm f/2.8 if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)

Pick the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE if

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

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Meike 12mm f/2.8 and the Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
Meike 12mm f/2.8 Samyang 12mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS FISH-EYE
Brand
Meike
Samyang
Type
Prime
Fisheye
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/3.1
Weight
360 g
not listed
Length
not listed
98.6 mm
Diameter
not listed
81.6 mm
Filter thread
72 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
not listed
0.2 m
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
12 elements / 8 groups
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Focal length
12mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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