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Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 EF Mount Review

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

Main Features

  • 18mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 721g / 1.59 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 73mm x 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 Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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CONs
No Autofocus
Pricey


Lens Mount

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 has a maximum diameter of 73mm and total length of 93mm. It weighs 721g / 25.4 oz.

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 has a fixed focal length of 18mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 28.8mm.



Weather Sealings

The Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. 0.14x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Fisheye: 0.26x - (Compare)
  • Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM: 0.15x - (Compare)
  • Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 EF: 0.15x - (Compare)

Aperture

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

Optical Formula

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 4 APD
  • 2 ASPH elements
  • Zeiss T* coating

Lens Hood

Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Lens
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Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Canon EF 14mm f2.8L II USM Lens Canon EF 14mm f2.8L II USM
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T 3,518 Lens Carl Zeiss Distagon T 3,518
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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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