Zeiss ZEISS Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F Review

Focal Length 18mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon F
Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Weight G 676
Af Type
Lens Type
Zeiss ZEISS Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F lens
50 Overall Score

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Af 47.2
Bokeh 48.7
Build 54.5
Macro 66
Optical 85.7
Aperture 52.9
Versatility 38.5
Stabilization 38.7

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong optical (86th percentile) 86th
  • Strong macro (66th percentile) 66th

Cons

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Focal Length Min 18
Focal Length Max 18
Elements 14
Groups 12

Aperture

Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22

Build

Mount Nikon F
Format Full-Frame
Weight 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs
Filter Thread 77

AF & Stabilization

Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 250
Max Magnification 1:7

Value & Pricing

B&H Photo $1,629 Best Price
Feb 20, 2026 $1,629

vs Competition

Product
Viltrox VILTROX 35mm f1.7 Z, AF 35 mm F1.7 Z- Mount Lens
Meike Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro Full Frame AF STM Stepping
Fujifilm VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount,
Panasonic Meike 35mm F1.8 Full Frame Wide Angle AF STM Lens
Sony YONGNUO 35MM F1.8 Art Auto Focus Lens for Sony E

Verdict

Deal Tracker

Feb 20, 2026 $1,629
B&H Photo $1,629 Best Price