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Meike MK-01228MF 12mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Lens - MFT

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f/2.8

Capture Stunning Ultra-Wide PerspectivesIntroducing the Meike 12mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Lens, designed for MFT Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. With its removable hood and manual focus, this lens is perfect for landscape, astrophotography, and architectural photography, providing exception...

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Overview

Capture Stunning Ultra-Wide Perspectives

Introducing the Meike 12mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Lens, designed for MFT Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. With its removable hood and manual focus, this lens is perfect for landscape, astrophotography, and architectural photography, providing exceptional image quality and creative control.

Specifications

  • Focal Length: 12mm
  • Aperture: f/2.8 - f/22
  • Lens Structure: 12 elements in 10 groups
  • Aperture Blades: 9
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 15cm
  • Filter Thread Size: 72mm
  • Angle of View: 99° (diagonal)
  • Lens Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 65.8mm
  • Weight: 360g

Key Features

Constructed of 12 elements in 10 groups with aperture range of f2.8 - f22

Minimum focusing distance of only 3.94 inches

Built for MFT mirrorless cameras, equivalent focal length is 24mm

Lens Not Attached : MANUAL LENS need you to enable "M mode " or "Release without lens" in the setting of camera

Includes removable lens hood,lens pouch

Specifications

Brand
Meike
Model Number
MK-01228MF
Focal Length
12mm
Equivalent Focal Length (MFT)
24mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Optical Construction
12 elements in 10 groups
Minimum Focusing Distance
3.94 inches
Camera Mount
MFT (Micro Four Thirds) Mirrorless
Included Accessories
Removable lens hood, lens pouch

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a construction of 12 elements in 10 groups, indicating a complex optical design.
  • Offers a bright aperture range from f/2.8 to f/22, providing flexibility for various lighting conditions.
  • Achieves a remarkably close minimum focusing distance of only 3.94 inches, ideal for detailed close-ups.
  • Specifically built for MFT (Micro Four Thirds) mirrorless cameras, ensuring direct compatibility.
  • Provides an equivalent focal length of 24mm on MFT cameras, offering a classic wide-angle perspective.
  • Includes a removable lens hood and a lens pouch for protection and convenient transport.

👎 Cons

  • Requires enabling "M mode" or "Release without lens" in camera settings, which might be an extra step for some users.
  • As a manual lens, it does not feature autofocus, requiring precise manual adjustments.
  • The fixed focal length means no zoom capability, limiting compositional flexibility without moving.
  • Specific details on lens coatings or weather sealing are not provided in the feature list.
  • Users unfamiliar with manual lenses may find the operation less intuitive than autofocus options.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Meike MK-01228MF is an ultra-wide-angle lens with a fixed focal length of 12mm.
When used with MFT mirrorless cameras, its equivalent focal length is 24mm.
The lens offers an aperture range from a bright f/2.8 to f/22, providing control over depth of field and light.
This lens has an impressive minimum focusing distance of only 3.94 inches, allowing for very close-up shots.
Yes, for manual lenses, you typically need to enable "M mode" or "Release without lens" in your camera's settings.
The lens comes with a removable lens hood and a protective lens pouch for carrying.
The lens is constructed with 12 elements arranged in 10 groups for optimal optical performance.

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