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Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Canon EF Review

Main Features

  • 18mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 721g.
  • Diameter: 73mm
  • Length: 93mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.14x
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Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Overview
Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 is a Manual Focus (MF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount lenses.

Lens Mount

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 has a fixed focal lenght of 18mm. When mounted on a 35mm FF format camera, it provides an 50mm equivalent of 18mm.

Aperture

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.
Pros and Cons of Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

PROs
Weather Sealed
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Autofocus
Pricey
Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Zeiss
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 18mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 4 APD, 2 ASPH elements, Zeiss T* coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.14X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 721g
Diameter 73mm
Length 93mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8
is the Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 a Weather Sealed lens?
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is the Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 an Autofocus (AF) lens?
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