The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED 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. Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 with a length of 100mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 102mm compared to the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED's 89mm 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. Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED weighs 885g, which means it is 62g (6%) 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 Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED and the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 19mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
28.5mm.
On the other hand, the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.5mm.
