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Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens Compared to the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
| Specifications | Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens | Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2016 | 2007 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/12 | 14/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 110° | 114° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 100° | 104° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 76° | 81° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 6 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 33.4 oz (947g) | 22.8 oz (645g) |
| Actual Weight | 29.5 oz (835g) | 22.6 oz (640g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.5 oz (70g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 31.9 oz (905g) | 22.6 oz (640g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 4.03 x 3.94” (102.3 x 100.2mm) | 3.15 x 3.7” (80 x 94mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 4.04 x 3.95” (103 x 100.4mm) | 3.15 x 4” (80 x 101.6mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 3.95” (100.4mm) | 4” (101.6mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / N | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.48 x 1.85” (113.8 x 46.9mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.42 - 5.42” (137.6 - 137.6mm) | 4 - 4” (101.6 - 101.6mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.86” (21.9mm) | 0.8” (20.3mm) |
| Filter Size | 95mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 120° | 105° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Engraved | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.84” (250mm) | 7.87” (200mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.8” (249mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.11x | 0.15x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | ||
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | ||
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | / | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / | Y / Integrated |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / LP1016 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 1.98' | 14mm = 1.84' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 602mm | 14mm = 562mm |
| Review | Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens | Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens |
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