{"product_id":"zeiss-milvus-18mm-f2-8-ze-wide-angle-lens-canon-fit","title":"Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 ZE Wide Angle Lens - Canon EF Mount","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"data item content\" id=\"description\" data-role=\"content\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZeiss Milvus 18mm f\/2.8 ZE Wide Angle Lens – Canon EF Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Wide Perspective with Uncompromising Optical Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZeiss Milvus 18mm f\/2.8 ZE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-frame manual-focus wide-angle lens built specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eCanon EF mount DSLRs\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering exceptional imaging performance, minimal distortion, and a dramatic \u003cstrong\u003e99.9° angle of view\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're capturing expansive landscapes, sweeping architectural scenes, or creative environmental compositions, the Milvus 18mm empowers your vision with unmatched clarity and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Maximum Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its ultra-wide 18mm focal length, this lens delivers a \u003cstrong\u003edynamic visual perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for exaggerating space and depth while maintaining stunning edge-to-edge sharpness. The \u003cstrong\u003eDistagon optical design\u003c\/strong\u003e (14 elements in 12 groups) ensures high resolution and distortion control, making it a powerful tool for both creative and technical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Optical Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eZEISS T multi-layer coating\u003c\/em\u003e* significantly reduces flare and ghosting, maximising contrast and colour fidelity. Additional measures like \u003cstrong\u003eblackened lens edges, internal light traps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003especial anti-reflective surface designs\u003c\/strong\u003e eliminate unwanted stray light and reflections, delivering crystal-clear imagery even in backlit or high-contrast environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Glass Elements with Anomalous Partial Dispersion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialised glass elements reduce chromatic aberrations and suppress colour fringing, especially around high-contrast edges — ensuring that fine architectural lines and natural textures remain crisp and colour-true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Engineering for the Demands of High-Resolution Sensors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Compatibility with High-Resolution and HDR Cameras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for today’s most advanced full-frame DSLRs, the Milvus 18mm f\/2.8 is optimised for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh dynamic range (HDR)\u003c\/strong\u003e sensors and resolutions exceeding 40MP. The lens design minimises \u003cstrong\u003ecoma, astigmatism, and spherical aberrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, guaranteeing top-tier performance across the entire image field — from corner to corner, even wide open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreative Control Through Manual Focus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge Focus Rotation Angle for Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Milvus series is renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003elong focus throw and buttery-smooth manual focusing\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving photographers the ability to fine-tune focus with unmatched accuracy. Engraved \u003cstrong\u003edistance and depth-of-field scales\u003c\/strong\u003e in metres and feet assist in zone focusing and hyperfocal applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Perform, Built to Last\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Metal Construction with Environmental Sealing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncased in a \u003cstrong\u003epremium all-metal housing\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Milvus 18mm offers robust build quality and a tactile, professional feel. \u003cstrong\u003eWeather-sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e against dust and moisture, it performs reliably in challenging environments — from rainy city streets to windswept coastal cliffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFloating Elements Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZEISS’s \u003cstrong\u003eFloating Elements Design\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains high image quality across the entire focusing range, from \u003cstrong\u003eminimum focus distance to infinity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Internally adjusting the element spacing ensures constant correction of aberrations at every focus distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/2.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canon EF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-frame (35mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngle of View (Full-Frame):\u003c\/strong\u003e 99.9°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 elements in 12 groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 m (9.8 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture Blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 (circular for smooth bokeh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZEISS T* anti-reflective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloating Elements Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Sealing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-metal housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 675g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape and nature photographers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking expansive, distortion-free vistas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural and real estate photography\u003c\/strong\u003e where straight lines and corner sharpness matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative videographers\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for manual focus precision and rich colour reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreet and travel photography\u003c\/strong\u003e with wide, immersive perspectives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUltra-Wide with Unrivalled Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZeiss Milvus 18mm f\/2.8 ZE\u003c\/strong\u003e for Canon offers a rare blend of optical innovation, rugged construction, and manual finesse. 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