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Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8

Canon EF

Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8

Focal length
15 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
947 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
100 mm

At a Glance

At 947 g, this ultra-wide prime is a heavy one. On Canon EF full frame it covers a very wide field of view at 15 mm with an f/2.8 aperture. It focuses to 25 cm at 0.11x magnification. Focusing is manual only. Landscapes, architecture and interiors are the typical subjects.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Large 95 mm filter thread: screw-in filters are correspondingly large.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
15 mm
Max. focal length
15 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
12
Weight
947 g (2.09 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:9 (0.11×)
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)
Diameter
102 mm (4.02 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 fit?

The Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensZeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15Irix 15mm F2.4Samyang / Rokinon 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC
Focal length15 mm15 mm15 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.4f/2.8
Weight947 g730 g568 g550 g
Filter diameter95 mm95 mm95 mm–
Min. focus distance25 cm25 cm28 cm28 cm
Length100 mm135 mm100 mm96.1 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 weigh?

The Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 weighs 947 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 102 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 use?

The Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

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