Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE 18mm
Zeiss
40 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE 18mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | ZEISS T anti-reflective coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7 | 1:5.26 |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE 18mm
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE 18mm0.038score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.086score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
