Meike 28 mm f/2.8 § 03 Head to head
Meike 28 mm f/2.8 vs Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.
Meike 28mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. Panasonic 30mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 is a 28mm f/2.8 prime, and the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. is a 30mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Meike 28 mm f/2.8 
Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. 01
Key differences
Why is the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 better than the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.?
- Wider field of view (28mm vs 30mm)
- 78 g lighter (102 g vs 180 g)
- 3 mm shorter (60.4 mm vs 63.5 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2015)
Why is the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. better than the Meike 28 mm f/2.8?
- Longer reach (30mm vs 28mm)
- Focuses 18 cm closer (0.1 m vs 0.28 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 49 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 78 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 78 g lighter to carry.
- macro For macro photography, the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.1 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Meike 28 mm f/2.8 | Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 30mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 102 g (3.60 oz) ◆ | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| Dimensions | 29 x 60.4 mm | 58.8 x 63.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m (11.02 inches) | 0.1 m (3.94 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 9 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 46 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon 1, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
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Size
- A · Meike
- B · Panasonic
- 60.4 × 29 mm
- 63.5 × 58.8 mm
The Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. is 3 mm longer and 78 g heavier than the Meike 28 mm f/2.8.
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Sample frames
Meike 28 mm f/2.8
Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 or the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.?
- The Meike 28 mm f/2.8 weighs 102 g, 78 g less than the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (180 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 or the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.?
- The Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. focuses down to 0.1 m, against 0.28 m for the Meike 28 mm f/2.8.
- Do the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 and the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. have image stabilization?
- Only the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 or the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 78 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 or the Panasonic G Macro 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. better for travel?
- For travel, the Meike 28 mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 78 g lighter to carry.
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