The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 and the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is the longer of the two lenses at 135mm. The Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 with a length of 100mm, is 35mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 also has a larger diameter of 103mm compared to the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8's 102mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 weighs 730g, which means it is 217g (22%) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 which has a weight of 947g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 and the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 95mm.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 and the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
15mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.