Zeiss Milvus 2096-517 18mm
The 14-element optical design with two aspherical lenses and ZEISS T* coating delivers exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast control for a full-frame 18mm prime. Its all-metal barrel and smooth, long-throw manual focus ring provide precise control that autofocus systems cannot replicate. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who prioritize optical precision and deliberate, tripod-based composition over speed or portability.
Focal length 18mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Canon EF
Weight 721 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
25 Overall Score
Price ¥0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (17th percentile)
- Below average aperture (26th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Coating | ZEISS T anti-reflective coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Zeiss Milvus 2096-517 18mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18mm | 16-300mm | 28-70mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 70-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 721 | 615 | 495 | 92 | 413 | 1045 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | STM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | XD Linear Motors |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Milvus 2096-517 18mm | 15.2 | 16.5 | 31.8 | 27.9 | 74.8 | 25.5 | 34 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 86.4 | 57.7 | 86.4 | 98.9 | 79.7 | 99.6 | 99 |
| Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.4 | 87.9 | 66.9 | 77.3 | 84.4 | 85.9 | 77.4 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.3 | 73.4 | 79.7 | 99.2 | 80.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 80.7 | 73.6 | 89.4 | 90.9 | 74.5 | 95.7 | 99.4 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 92.3 | 33.5 | 33 | 87.1 | 85.9 | 79.4 | 80.6 |
Usage Scores
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