Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens Review

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by Bryan Carnathan
Manufacturer ID: 1964-831

I would like to complete a full Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens review in the future. In the meantime, please review the standardized results available for this lens.

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens on Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III - Top View

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens on Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III - Front View

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens on Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III - Side View

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens on Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III - Angle View

Model	Weight		Dimensions w/o Hood		Filter	Year
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye Lens	19.1 oz	(540g)	3.1 x 3.3"	(78.5 x 83mm)	namm	2010
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens	13.6 oz	(385g)	3.3 x 3.5"	(84 x 90mm)	77mm	2004
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	22.8 oz	(645g)	3.1 x 3.7"	(80 x 94mm)	n/a	2007
*Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T ZE Lens**	28.9 oz	(820g)	4.1 x 5.3"	(103 x 135mm)	95mm	2012
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens	20.3 oz	(575g)	3.2 x 3.4"	(81.6 x 87.5mm)	72mm	2009
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	22.6 oz	(640g)	3.5 x 4.4"	(88.5 x 111.6mm)	82mm	2007
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens	16.8 oz	(475g)	3.3 x 3.8"	(84 x 97mm)	77mm	2003

For many more comparisons, review the complete Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens Specifications using the site's Lens Spec tool.

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens with 95mm Filter

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZE Lens Front and Back Comparison

Front | Back

Model	MFD		MM
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye Lens	5.9"	(150mm)	0.39x
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens	9.4"	(240mm)	0.17x
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	7.9"	(200mm)	0.15x
*Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T ZE Lens**	9.8"	(250mm)	0.11x
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens	13.8"	(350mm)	0.21x
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens	11.0"	(280mm)	0.22x
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens	11.0"	(280mm)	0.25x