Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 vs Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye Detailed Comparison

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 vs Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye

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Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

Wideangle Prime | Canon EF

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Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye

Wideangle Fisheye Prime | Canon EF

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Reasons to choose Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 over Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye

Focal Length - Tele	18mm vs 15mm	3mm more tele coverage
Weather Sealing	Yes vs None	weather sealed

Reasons to choose Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye over Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

Focal Length - Wide	15mm vs 18mm	3mm wider coverage
Diaphragm Blades	5 vs	better Bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	330 g vs 721 g	391 g lighter
Length	62 mm vs 93 mm	31 mm shorter

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Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 vs Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8	Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
Brand	Zeiss	Canon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Fisheye Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	18mm	15mm
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	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	5
Optics
Optical Elements	14	8
Optical Groups	12	7
Special Elements	4 APD, 2 ASPH elements, Zeiss T* coating	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.2m
Max Magnification	0.14X	0.14X
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	No AF	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Unknown	Rear
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	721g	330g
Diameter	73mm	73mm
Length	93mm	62mm
Materials	Unknown	Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	77mm	Unknown
Filter Notes	-	Rear drop-in gelatin filter holder
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Fixed petal-type hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	Hard case LHP-C10 Soft case ES-C9/LP814
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