Meike MK-12mm F2.8 Wide-Angle Prime Lens for Micro Four Thirds

Expansive landscapes, tight architectural interiors, and environmental portraits on Micro Four Thirds cameras often suffer from a lack of truly wide perspectives. The Meike MK-12mm F2.8 solves this with a dramatic 99-degree angle of view, equivalent to 24mm on full frame, delivering sharp, distortion-controlled images in a compact all-metal body.

Who is it for

This lens is ideal for enthusiasts and professionals using Micro Four Thirds bodies who specialize in landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, and environmental portraiture. Its manual focus design appeals to those who prefer tactile control and deliberate composition, while the bright f/2.8 aperture suits low-light shooting and creative depth-of-field control. Videographers will also appreciate the smooth, precise focus ring and the wide angle for establishing shots.

Main features

• Ultra-wide 12mm focal length (24mm equivalent on full frame) with a 99-degree angle of view for expansive scenes.
• Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field effects.
• Manual focus and manual aperture control for precise, repeatable adjustments.
• Robust metal construction with multi-coated glass elements to reduce flare and ghosting.
• Optical design with 12 elements in 10 groups for high resolution and contrast across the frame.
• 9 rounded diaphragm blades for smooth, pleasing bokeh.

Specifications

• Focal length: 12mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
• Format compatibility: Micro Four Thirds
• Equivalent full-frame focal length: 24mm
• Angle of view: 99 degrees
• Minimum focus distance: 0.1 m (3.94 inches)
• Optical design: 12 elements in 10 groups
• Diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
• Focus type: Manual focus
• Image stabilization: No
• Filter size: 72 mm
• Construction material: Metal body, multi-coated glass
• Aperture control: Manual

Tips

For astrophotography, use a sturdy tripod and focus manually using live view magnification. To maximize depth of field in landscapes, stop down to f/8–f/11 and focus one-third into the scene. The 72mm filter thread accepts standard ND and polarizing filters for creative control.