Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 vs Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f2.8D Detailed Comparison

Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 vs Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f2.8D

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Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D

Wideangle Fisheye Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Reasons to choose Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 over Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f2.8D

Focal Length - Wide	15mm vs 16mm	1mm wider coverage
Weather Sealing	Yes vs None	weather sealed

Reasons to choose Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f2.8D over Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8

Focal Length - Tele	16mm vs 15mm	1mm more tele coverage
Diaphragm Blades	7 vs	better Bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	290 g vs 947 g	657 g lighter
Diameter	63 mm vs 102 mm	39 mm smaller in diameter
Length	57 mm vs 100 mm	43 mm shorter

Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 vs Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8	Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D
Brand	Zeiss	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Fisheye Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	15mm	16mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Aperture r	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	7
Optics
Optical Elements	15	8
Optical Groups	12	5
Special Elements	5 APD + 4 APSH elements	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.11X	unknown
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	No AF	unknown
Full Time Manual
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	947g	290g
Diameter	102mm	63mm
Length	100mm	57mm
Materials	Unknown	metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	95mm	Unknown
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	built-in
Tripod Collar	Unknown	No
Optional Accessories	-	Lens pouch CL-S1
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