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Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens Compared to the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone Lens
| Specifications | Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens | Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2016 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/12 | 15/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 110° | 110º |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 100° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 76° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 33.4 oz (947g) | 24.2 oz (686g) |
| Actual Weight | 29.5 oz (835g) | 22.9 oz (650g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.5 oz (70g) | 1.1 oz (30g) |
| In-Use Weight | 31.9 oz (905g) | 24 oz (680g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 4.03 x 3.94” (102.3 x 100.2mm) | 4.49 x 3.94” (114 x 100mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 4.04 x 3.95” (103 x 100.4mm) | 4.03 x 3.62” (102.4 x 91.9mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 3.95” (100.4mm) | 3.62” (91.9mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.48 x 1.85” (113.8 x 46.9mm) | 4.47 x 1.71” (113.5 x 43.4mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.42 - 5.42” (137.6 - 137.6mm) | 5.09 - 5.09” (129.3 - 129.3mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.86” (21.9mm) | 1.26” (32mm) |
| Filter Size | 95mm UV ► CP ► | 95mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | ||
| Full Time Manual Focus | ||
| Focus Ring Rotation | 120° | 152° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | ||
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Engraved | Y / Engraved |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.84” (250mm) | 11.02” (280mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.8” (249mm) | 9.09” (231mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.11x | 0.11x |
| Features | ||
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / | Y / |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / Hard Case Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 1.98' | 15mm = 2.02' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 602mm | 15mm = 617mm |
| Review | Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens | Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone Lens |
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