ZEISS Milvus 2.8/15

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Infinitely wide horizons, cramped interiors or small objects in large surroundings – with the ZEISS Milvus 2.8/15, all photographers can deliberately orchestrate extreme perspectives.

With an angle of view of 110°, the super-wide angle is ideal when it comes to capturing events in a way that makes them dynamic and extraordinary. A detachable lens hood and the 95 mm filter thread also make it ideal for special applications for instance when used with additional slot-in filter systems or in underwater housings. The exceptionally long focus throw offers outstanding setting accuracy for photography and film.

The technically impressive features of the ZEISS Milvus 2.8/15 include outstanding chromatic aberration and prevent color fringes caused by chromatic aberration almost without exception. Two aspheric lenses, special glass materials with exceptional partial dispersion and the floating elements design, guarantee high image quality from close-up to infinity. Your imagination knows no boundaries.

Excellent imagery, even in difficult light conditions

Outstanding stray light reduction is achieved by combining a number of optimally matched measures. In addition to the ZEISS T* coating, all lens edges are provided with a special pitch-black lacquer in a complex manual process. Light traps in mechanical components and specially designed surfaces are integrated to prevent the occurrence of reflections.

Future-proof solution for high-resolution camera systems

The excellent image performance of the ZEISS Milvus Lenses is sharply focused on the requirements of current and future high-performance digital cameras. Thanks to the low level of stray light allowed by the lens design, high-contrast images are also possible with increasing high dynamic ranges of the sensors (HDR). The optics are designed to ensure full utilization of the performance provided by high-resolution camera systems.

Creative still and video photography through precise, manual focusing

Manually focusing a lens means controlling and therefore actively composing an image gently and precisely from your fingertips. Here, a good ergonomic design makes all the difference. ZEISS Milvus Lenses feature a large rotation angle which enables pinpoint focusing. The silent, continuous aperture setting (de-click function with ZF.2 mount) and the long focusing range lay also optimal conditions for video photography.

Long-lasting product with protection against environmental influences

ZEISS Milvus Lenses will impress you not only due to their visual and haptic excellence, but also thanks to their inner qualities. Special seals for protection against dust and splashes expand the photographer's creative potential by guaranteeing the system's functional reliability even in environmentally difficult situations.

Stable image performance over the entire focusing range

The Floating Elements Design permits constantly high image performance in the focal plane – from the minimum object distance to infinity. This is accomplished by changing the axial distance between individual lens elements or element groups. The mechanical design of the ZEISS Milvus Lenses is highly complex and the workmanship must be extremely exact – both specialties of ZEISS.

Performance

Focal length	15 mm
Aperture range	f/2.8 – f/22
Camera Mount	Canon EF-Mount* (ZE) \| Nikon F-Mount* (ZF.2)
Format compatibility	Full Frame
Focusing range	0,25 m (9.84") – ∞
Free working distance	0,09 m (3.54") – ∞
Angular field** (diag. horiz. vert.)	110° \| 100° \| 76°
Diameter of image field	43 mm (1.69")
Coverage at close range (MOD)**	340 x 221 mm (13.39 x 8.70")
Image ratio at minimum object distance	1 : 9
Lens elements \| groups	15 \| 12
Flange focal distance	ZE: 44 mm (1.73") \| ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")
Entrance pupil position (front of image plane)	113 mm (4.43")

Features

Autofocus	–
Image Stabilization	–

Physical

Filter thread	M95 x 1.00
Rotation angle of focusing ring	119°
Diameter max.	ZE: 102 mm (4.03") \| ZF.2: 102 mm (4.03")
Diameter of focusing ring	ZE: 80 mm (3.15") \| ZF.2: 80 mm (3.15")
Length (with lens caps)	ZE: 117 mm (4.61") \| ZF.2: 114 mm (4.49")
Length (without lens caps)	ZE: 100 mm (3.94") \| ZF.2: 99 mm (3.90″)
Weight	ZE: 947 g (33.4 oz) \| ZF.2: 880 g (31.0 oz)

Originally developed for SLR cameras requiring a long back focal distance for short focal lengths because of the mirror box (the distance between the back lens element and the film plane must be considerably longer than the focal length), the Distagon lenses (retrofocus design) are also ideal for mirrorless system cameras thanks to their optimized ray path. Even with longer focal lengths, the high-performance Distagon optical design enables consistently good correction all the way to the corners of the image and very low field curvature.

Distagon Design

Lens with aspheric optical surface

Lens made of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion

"Floating elements" design

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"Central sharpness is very impressive, already being excellent at the open aperture of f/2.8..."
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Lens Accessories

Round off the fully unique product experience.

When taking pictures, an optimal image is not the only consideration. Capturing that special experience also plays a key role. With their reliable functions, camera lenses from ZEISS ensure that photographers can fully concentrate on the image and composition, and bring their creativity to life. In order to perfect this experience, ZEISS now offers accessories tailored to the requirements of demanding photographers.

Cleaning Products

Optimal care for optical surfaces.

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T* UV and POL Filters from ZEISS

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T* UV and POL Filters

Comfort Camera Strap

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Comfort Camera Strap

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