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Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens Compared to the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens
| Specifications | Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens | Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2016 | 2014 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/12 | 18/13 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 110° | 110° 32' - 71° 35' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 100° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 76° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 33.4 oz (947g) | 38.8 oz (1100g) |
| Actual Weight | 29.5 oz (835g) | 37.8 oz (1070g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.5 oz (70g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 31.9 oz (905g) | 37.8 oz (1070g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 4.03 x 3.94” (102.3 x 100.2mm) | 3.87 x 5.71” (98.4 x 145mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 4.04 x 3.95” (103 x 100.4mm) | 3.88 x 6.01” (98.5 x 152.7mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 3.95” (100.4mm) | 6.01” (152.7mm) |
| 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) | 3.88 x 0” (98.5 x 0mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.42 - 5.42” (137.6 - 137.6mm) | 6.01 - 6.01” (152.7 - 152.7mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.86” (21.9mm) | 0.54” / 1.1” (13.8mm / 28mm) |
| Filter Size | 95mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | USD | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 120° | 120° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Engraved | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.84” (250mm) | 11.02” (280mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.8” (249mm) | 9.88” / 10.39” (251mm / 264mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.11x | 0.20x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 65° | |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / | Y / |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | Y / / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 1.98' | 15mm = 2.09' 16mm = 2.21' 18mm = 2.41' 20mm = 2.66' 24mm = 3.14' 30mm = 3.71' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 602mm | 15mm = 636mm 16mm = 675mm 18mm = 735mm 20mm = 812mm 24mm = 956mm 30mm = 1132mm |
| Review | Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Milvus Lens | Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens |
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