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ZEISS Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Lens for Canon EF

BH #ZE1528ZEC • MFR #1964-830
ZEISS Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Lens for Canon EF
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
Presenting an ultra-wide field of view, the Canon EF-mount Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE from ZEISS is a unique prime that is ideal for landscape, interior, and astrophotography applications. Its relatively bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is suitable for working in difficult lighting conditions while shooting handheld. A Distagon optical concept is used, which helps to reduce field curvature and distortion for high overall sharpness and accurate rendering across the frame. Also, a T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements, and a lens hood is integrated into the lens's design, to control lens flare and ghosting.
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ZEISS Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Overview

Presenting an ultra-wide field of view, the Canon EF-mount Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE from ZEISS is a unique prime that is ideal for landscape, interior, and astrophotography applications. Its relatively bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is suitable for working in difficult lighting conditions while shooting handheld. A Distagon optical concept is used, which helps to reduce field curvature and distortion for high overall sharpness and accurate rendering across the frame. Also, a T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements, and a lens hood is integrated into the lens's design, to control lens flare and ghosting.

Ultra wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 24mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in available-light conditions and is also well-suited for astrophotography use.
Distagon optical design affords high sharpness, well-corrected image quality from edge-to-edge, and very low field curvature.
ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections and provide greater contrast and color fidelity.
Manual focus design enables a minimum focusing distance of 9.8".
All-metal lens barrel and mount offers high durability and rigidity.
Built-in petal-shaped lens hood blocks stray light and helps to reduce flare and ghosting.

ZEISS Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Specs

Focal Length
15mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
110°
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84" / 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.11x
Optical Design
15 Elements in 12 Groups
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
95 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
4.06 x 4.57" / 103 x 116 mm
Weight
1.8 lb / 820 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.2 x 5.2 x 5"

ZEISS Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Reviews

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What is the diameter of the focus ring? I would ...

What is the diameter of the focus ring? I would like to put a gear ring to use a follow focus, but I need to know the diameter to buy an exact ring.
Asked by: bamk
The diameter of the focus ring on the Milvus 2.8/15 ZE and Classic Distagon 2.8/15 ZE lens is 80mm / 3.15", as shown on the website: https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/int/photography/milvus/milvus-2815.html#data or https://www.zeiss.com/content/dam/consumer-products/downloads/historical-products/photography/classic-lenses/en/datasheet-zeiss-classic-distagon-2815.pdf. We recommend the ZEISS Lens Gear Medium for use with this lens: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1248178-REG/zeiss_2174_300_lens_gear_medium.html.
Answered by: ZEISS Camera Lenses
Date published: 2020-01-23

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Are there any issues with the Metabones Speedbooster (i.e. focusing to infinity)?
Asked by: NICHOLAS
When using adapters to mount lenses on cameras for which the lenses were not designed, the accuracy of focusing at infinity is completely dependent on the qualify of the adapter and not the lens itself.
Answered by: ZEISS Zeiss Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Is this lens the same optically as the new Zeiss 15mm milvus lens?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Milvus version of the Distagon 2.8/15 ZE uses the same optical design, but offers improved anti-reflection coatings, a longer focus rotation, removable lens shade and a weather sealed barrel.
Answered by: ZEISS Zeiss Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Does this lens actually accept filters or is the lens convex?
Asked by: Zach A.
The lens is convex but the lens housing extends beyond the apex of the glass and allows for regular filters (95mm). The filters are harder to find because of their size and a little hard to use polarizers because of the flange but they work.
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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My understanding is this lens can now be special ordered from Zeiss with the integrated lens hood removed. Is that available through B&H?
Asked by: John
You are correct that it can be modified by Zeiss for a (hefty) price. I imagine you first need to purchase the lens and then have it modified by Zeiss. Whether you can have B&H do it for you would be a question for B&H. I would call them and ask.
Answered by: ANTONIO T.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Is this lens compatible with Canon EOS Rebel XTi?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Lens for Canon EF Mount is compatible with the Canon EOS Rebel XTi. This lens can be used on any Canon DSLR or EOS SLR.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Would this lens fit a canon crop sensor i.e. 7D?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, this lens can be used on APS-C/crop-sensor cameras as well as full-frame models.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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