Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye vs Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8
Canon 15mm f/2.8 is 617 g lighter. Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a 15mm f/2.8 prime, and the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8 is a 15mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye 
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Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye better than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8?
- 617 g lighter (330 g vs 947 g)
- 40 mm shorter (62.2 mm vs 102.3 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.25 m)
Why is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8 better than the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 5)
- Newer design (2016 vs 1987)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 617 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 617 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 15mm | 15mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 330 g (11.64 oz) ◆ | 947 g (33.40 oz) |
| Dimensions | 73 x 62.2 mm | 102.3 x 100.2 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 5 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 15 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | — | 95 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 1987 | 2016 |
| Price | — | $2,699 launch price |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Carl
- 62.2 × 73 mm
- 102.3 × 100.2 mm
The Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8 is 40 mm longer and 617 g heavier than the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8?
- The Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye weighs 330 g, 617 g less than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8 (947 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8?
- The Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.25 m for the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8.
- Do the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye and the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 617 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye or the Carl Zeiss Milvus 15 mm f/2.8 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon EF 15 mm f/2.8 Fisheye has the edge: it is 617 g lighter to carry.