Meike Canon EF-M mount Ultra-wide prime
Meike 12mm f/2.8
Quick answer
The Meike 12mm f/2.8 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- APS-C (19mm equiv.)
- 11 Canon EF-M cameras
- Focal
- 12mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8–22
- Weight
- 360g
- Filter
- 72mm
- AF motor
- None
What 12mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.6× → 19mm
- 96.8° 86.3° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 12mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorMeike 12mm f/2.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 10 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
Physical
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 360 g
General
- Brand
- Meike
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: meikeglobal.com
What can you shoot with the Meike 12mm f/2.8?
At 12mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Meike 12mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Meike 12mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 12mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Meike 12mm f/2.8 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/2.8.
What is the Meike 12mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 19mm on full frame, with a 86.3° horizontal and 96.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 12mm f/2.8 fit?
Any Canon EF-M-mount camera, including Canon EOS M, Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M2, and Canon EOS M200 and 6 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF-M from other brands
All Canon EF-M lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.