Quick answer
The Meike 12mm f/2 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.0 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
A 12mm f/2 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Meike 12mm f/2 is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Meike 12mm f/2 specifications
- Brand
- Meike
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 12mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 9 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
Specification source: meikeglobal.com
What can you shoot with the Meike 12mm f/2?
At 12mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 18mm | 90° | 100.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 12mm f/2 use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Meike 12mm f/2?
It is a fixed 12mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Meike 12mm f/2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 12mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Meike 12mm f/2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 18mm on full frame, with a 90° horizontal and 100.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 12mm f/2 fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
