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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)

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

Wideangle Fisheye Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 15mm focal range and a max aperture of F2.8 whereas Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D is a Wideangle Fisheye Prime lens with a 16mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8.

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.

Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 Key Specs

  • 15mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 95mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 947g.
  • Diameter: 102mm
  • Length: 100mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.11x

Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D Key Specs

  • 16mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Max Format:
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 290g.
  • Diameter: 63mm
  • Length: 57mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D with a length of 57mm is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 102mm compared to Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D's 63mm 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. Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D weighs 290g, 226% (657g) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8's weight of 947g.


Lens Mounts

Both Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 and Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D 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

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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.5mm.
Nikon Fisheye-16mm f2.8D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24mm.

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 No safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification 0.11x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots
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
Diaphgragm Blades 7 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight 290g vs 947g 657g lighter
Diameter 63mm vs 102mm 39mm smaller in diameter
Length 57mm vs 100mm 43mm shorter

Common Strengths of Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 and Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f2.8D
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs Yes Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Common Weaknesses of Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 and Nikon AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f2.8D
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization



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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
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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 Black
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
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 - Rear Bayonet
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Unknown No
Optional Accessories - Lens pouch CL-S1
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