Meike 12mm f2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Fixed Lens with Removable Hood for Fujifilm Mirrorless Cameras: Compatible with X-T Series, X-Pro Series, X-E Series, X-A Series, and More APS-C Models Review

The lens takes very sharp photos, although flare and ghosting are definitely a problem when shooting with a light source (e.g. the sun) in the frame. This can be mitigated with creative hood placement. The lens body is durable, all metal and glass, with a plastic hood and cap. The lid is slightly drilled at the back to accommodate the overhang of the large front element. This means other lens caps will not fit unless modified. I don't have the same diameter filter to test fit, although I…

This is a first impression, not an overview of the lens. The Meike 12mm f/2.8 ultra wide angle lens is very well made with high quality materials. It is solidly built and feels heavy in the hand. Mounted on the Fujifilm X-E2S, the focus and aperture ring worked smoothly. Several test images were completely satisfactory. So far I rate this lens as excellent value for money. Here are three things to keep in mind. First, this rather large lens will make modern very compact cameras with…

Some reviewers noted that these lenses can be a bit quirky. However, I was surprised to find that the lens I received actually focused beyond infinity! Normally, when we move the focusing mandrel from near to far, we expect the ring to stop exactly at infinity. This lens rotates well past the point where infinity would be in focus. The infinity mark on the barrel is also shifted past the registration mark. If it matches the mark, the focus is close to infinity. I did a little dyno test…