The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 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, 22% (217g) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8's weight of 947g.
Filter Threads
Both the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 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
The Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
15mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
