Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 vs Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2
Nikon 35mm f/2 is 419 g lighter.
The Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 is a 35mm f/2 prime, and the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 is a 35mm f/2 prime. On paper the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 
Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 01
Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 better than the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 better than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2?
- 419 g lighter (283 g vs 702 g)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 419 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 419 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 | Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 702 g (24.76 oz) | 283 g (9.98 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 77 x 83 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | — | 7 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Released | 2015 | — |
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Sample frames
Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 or the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2?
- The Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 weighs 283 g, 419 g less than the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 (702 g).
- Do the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 and the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 or the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 419 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Milvus 35 mm f/2 or the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 better for travel?
- For travel, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 419 g lighter to carry.
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