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Quick answer
The Meike 28mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Meike 28mm f/2.8 is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Meike 28mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Meike
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Weight
- 185 g
- Length
- 43 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Meike 28mm f/2.8?
At 28mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 28mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Meike 28mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Meike 28mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 28mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Meike 28mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 56mm on full frame, with a 35.6° horizontal and 42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 28mm f/2.8 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.
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
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