Meike Micro Four Thirds mount Ultra-wide prime
Meike 8mm f/2.8
Quick answer
The Meike 8mm f/2.8 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 8mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Micro Four Thirds (16mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 8mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 480g
- Filter
- 77mm
- AF motor
- None
What 8mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 16mm
- 107° 96.7° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 8mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorMeike 8mm f/2.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 8mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Micro four thirds
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 12 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
Physical
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 480 g
General
- Brand
- Meike
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: meikeglobal.com
What can you shoot with the Meike 8mm f/2.8?
At 8mm 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 8mm 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 8mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 8mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Meike 8mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 8mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Meike 8mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 16mm on full frame, with a 96.7° horizontal and 107° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Meike 8mm 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 63 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
