Name: Milvus 18mm f/2.8
Brand: Zeiss
SKU: 552062
Rating: 3.8 (4 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

smaller size and the ability to easily use filters
exceptionally smooth to operate
metal finish is beautifully engineered and all controls are as smooth as silk

big and heavy wide-angle lens
inability to focus on the sensor or film all colours of visible light at the same
Bokeh is usually far more obvious in telephoto lenses

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 14
Autofocus: no
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 18 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Wide angle

Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 - Variants

Filter variants:

Lens mount
- Nikon F
- Canon EF-M
Weight
- 721

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Milvus 18mm f/2.8 for Nikon F	2096-516
Milvus 18mm f/2.8 for Canon EF-M	2096-517

Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 - Pros & Cons

smaller size and the ability to easily use filters
exceptionally smooth to operate
metal finish is beautifully engineered and all controls are as smooth as silk
Flare resistance is excellent
The focusing ring is very smooth and a pleasure to use
it can also look perfectly fine in many ultra-wide images
the lens is resistant to moisture and dust
better performance than most
The lens produces nicely detailed
visually rich images
lens design is functional
beautiful
and sturdy
weather sealing on the Milvus lineup is well executed
rubberized surface of the focus ring glides beautifully
Images have a nice
crisp amount of detail
Great handling
well implemented innovative features
extremely strong performance

big and heavy wide-angle lens
inability to focus on the sensor or film all colours of visible light at the same
Bokeh is usually far more obvious in telephoto lenses
Distortion is also very mild
Ghosting artifacts are not really an issue
optical flaws of lens are really limited to one heavy vignette
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lack of a manual aperture ring

Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Canon EF-M Nikon F

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	yes

Construction	Fixed
Elements	14
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	4 APD 2 ASPH elements Zeiss T* coating

Weight	25.43 oz
Diameter	3.54 in
Length	3.62 in
Filter size	3.03 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 18
Maximum magnification	7.4 x
Image stabilisation	no

Autofocus	no
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.25
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 Zeiss - Editorial Reviews (2)

4.0

Based on 2 reviews

Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 06.10.2016

Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 Review | Photography Blog

4.0

Expert review of the Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 lens.

Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 Review: Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE by TDP

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Review: Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE by TDP

Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of the Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE lens. This is a great option for anyone looking for a wide angle prime