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Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 vs Zeiss Carl Distagon T 2,821

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Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 and Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21, two Wideangle Prime lenses by 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.

Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 Key Specs

  • 25mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 1225g.
  • Diameter: 95mm
  • Length: 123mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.22x

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 Key Specs

  • 21mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format:
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 600g.
  • Diameter: 87mm
  • Length: 109mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.22m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 with a length of 109mm is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21's 87mm 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 weighs 600g, 104% (625g) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4's weight of 1225g.


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 Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 and Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 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 25mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF mount.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.

Focal Range

Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 37.5mm.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 31.5mm.

Reasons to choose Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,821

Focal Length - Tele 25mm vs 21mm 4mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification 0.22x vs 0.2x higher magnification better for close-up shots
Reasons to choose Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,821 over Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4
Focal Length - Wide 21mm vs 25mm 4mm Wider coverage
Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight 600g vs 1225g 625g lighter
Diameter 87mm vs 95mm 8mm smaller in diameter
Length 109mm vs 123mm 14mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.22m vs 0.25m can focus closer to the subject

Common Strengths of Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 and Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,821
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 25mm F1.4 and Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,821
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus No vs No Slow and less accurate focusing



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Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/21
Brand Zeiss 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 25mm 21mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.4 F2.8
Min Aperture F16 F22.0
Aperture Ring No Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 16 16
Optical Groups 13 13
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.25m 0.22m
Max Magnification 0.22X 0.2X
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type No AF None
Full Time Manual Yes N/A
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 1225g 600g
Diameter 95mm 87mm
Length 123mm 109mm
Materials Metal metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes Unknown
Filter Thread 82mm 82mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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