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Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E ED vs Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

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Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E ED
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Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED vs Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED and Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Nikon and Zeiss.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED Key Specs

  • 19mm Focal Range
  • F4 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 885g.
  • Diameter: 89mm
  • Length: 124mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.18x

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Key Specs

  • 18mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 721g.
  • Diameter: 73mm
  • Length: 93mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.14x

What type of photography are the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED and Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 lenses good for?

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 18mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitFairFair
TravelAverageAverage
StreetAverageAverage
WeddingFairFair
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingVery GoodVery Good
LandscapeGoodGood
MacroPoorPoor

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 with a length of 93mm is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8's 73mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 weighs 721g, 18% (164g) lighter than the Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED's weight of 885g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D Lens Nikon 24mm f2.8D
46mm
65mm 270g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD
81mm
80mm 450g Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED Lens Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED
87mm
87mm 670g Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D Lens Nikon 35mm f2D
45mm
65mm 205g Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II Lens Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II
25mm
63mm 180g Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.8G Lens Nikon 35mm f1.8G
72mm
72mm 305g Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 Lens Rokinon 35mm f1.4
112mm
63mm 660g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A Lens Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A
90mm
85mm 665g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED and Zeiss Milvus 18mm 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 18mm 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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 28.5mm.
Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27mm.

Reasons to choose Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E ED over Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

Focal Length - Tele 19mm vs 18mm 1mm more Tele coverage
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Max Magnification 0.18x vs 0.14x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 over Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E ED

Focal Length - Wide 18mm vs 19mm 1mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2.8 vs 4 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2.8 vs 4 Wider aperture at tele end
Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight 721g vs 885g 164g lighter
Diameter 73mm vs 89mm 16mm smaller in diameter
Length 93mm vs 124mm 31mm shorter

Common Strengths of Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E ED and Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs Yes Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weather Sealing Yes vs Yes safer to use under rain and dust
Common Weaknesses of Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E ED and Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus No vs No Slow and less accurate focusing



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Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED vs Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Nikon Zeiss
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 19mm 18mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F4 F2.8
Min Aperture F32 F22
Aperture Ring unknown Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 17 14
Optical Groups 13 12
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.25m 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.18X 0.14X
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type No AF No AF
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 885g 721g
Diameter 89mm 73mm
Length 124mm 93mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Filter Thread Unknown 77mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Unknown Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Unknown No
Optional Accessories - -
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