Zeiss ZE/ZF.2 Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 : Specifications and Opinions

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Autagi

sent on 17 Maggio 2025

Pros: Almost no distortion

Cons: Lens cap that comes off too easily and can scratch the front lens when you put the machine in the holster and the cap is inside

Opinion: I recently bought this jewel, used but like new and said goodbye to the equivalent samyang (other planet). First modification made: add-on to the lens cap to prevent it from being removed unintentionally and damaging the front lens with its edge; Now the outer part of the cap is made of rubber. Anyone interested in the change can contact me privately. For the rest, what to say? Bright optics that at TA have a minimum of vignetting already absent at +1 stop. Unperceptible distortion and focus (despite the short scale) of a unique ease and pleasure. I still haven't dealt with how the flare holds up (so I don't express myself for the effectiveness of the lens hood, but if necessary I will make an add-on for that too). My feeling is that with such openness and without distortion you can photograph without fears to avoid unpleasant distortions. Another note that was not obvious to me before purchase: 95 mm filters can be mounted without problems

Santino Caruso

sent on 17 Gennaio 2023

Pros: Solid, ultra soft fire ring, sharp, zero distortion at the edges.

Cons: the hood to be removed and use the filters must be sent to Zeiss with an unjustifiable cost. Metal cap comes off and the risk of losing it is high

Opinion: I have been using this lens for 5 years on the D810 getting stunning results photos of crazy landscapes with depth of field never seen before, faithful colors and stunning sharpness at all apertures. No distortion at the edges no fisheye, in my opinion perhaps even better than the little brother Milvus if it were not that the latter is tropicalized.

Mirko Frattani

sent on 23 Marzo 2021

Pros: optical and construction quality

Cons: Footprint

Opinion: I've had this lens for several years and I've got to test it well. as for absolutely excellent sharpness and distortion, it is a technically perfect optics..... maybe too much. manual focus is not a problem and is very precise, it can mount screw filters which for a 15mm is no small thing. on the other hand, (if we really want to find any), it is the size... in a standard bag where 3 or 4 targetss enter you struggle to put it. for here lovers of distortions, who use the wide angle very close to the subject to accentuate the artistic side of distortion I do not recommend it because it is a very correct optics on that point of view. as for star photos at night, to be picky,(and by fussy I mean crop 100% at the edge) the stars are not perfect point shapes but have a bit of a "tail".

Manuelpermonti

sent on 07 Settembre 2019

Pros: Beyond all the best expectations. Fly where no one else can!

Cons: Given the extraordinary photographic performance and the excellent quality of the materials invites you to throw in the basket any other lens

Opinion: Little or nothing to say! It excels in sharpness to any diaphragm, optical quality out of the ordinary, distortion absolutely absent and an unattainable chromatic rendering for the other objectives. It is to take with it all the life Only neo is that it outperforms so much the other goals that you want to equip exclusively Zeiss optics! .

Maurizio Trifilidis

sent on 03 Ottobre 2018

Pros: Comes where others cannot

Cons: Cost and weight

Opinion: Taken used, since the differences with the new milvus are nonexistent from the optical and non-significant point of view regarding the use of filters; Differently from other pushed wide angles, with the ball lenses, it can accommodate filters of 95 mm and therefore also circular filters ND; It is difficult to use GND filters effectively. For contrast sharpness impression, excellent chromatic rendition, low distortion and excellent resistance to flare: all qualities that emerge in the night with clarity.

Lupaccio58

sent on 04 Marzo 2018

Pros: Monkey kills monkeys, put it in the outfit and don't think about anything else....

Cons: Rear cap, to be replaced immediately with a Nikon or canon

Opinion: Absolutely gorgeous lens, I came from good stuff like the Nikon 14-24 but here I discovered a really different world! Sharpness at very high levels already at TA, spatiality, fantastic colors, three-dimensionality, incredible robustness, compactness, right weight. Built in a flawless manner with precious materials, manually focus closer with this jewel is a real pleasure. Absolutely indispensable, it is worth every penny of what it costs, and I think that every real enthusiast of optics deserves to have it in outfit

Henry62

sent on 12 Febbraio 2018

Pros: Flawless construction, great sharpness, color and contrast typically Zeiss, which makes every shot. Is a short, leaves you speechless, literally.

Cons: Maybe the cost, but the quality has its price.

Opinion: That great perspective! Before buying this lens I looked at alternatives, but in the end I chose what I consider the best available on the market for wide-driven quality. The Zeiss quality is unknown but this 15 mm Classic la is the best representation: incredible sharpness across the frame, manual focus really easy even on digital SLR designed for working with MF lenses-thanks to the coil you moving with smoothness and precision. No chromatic aberration and sharp focus, even embarrassing to use. The last shots of this page were made with the Zeiss Distagon T * 15 mm ZF2, used Freehand Nikon D810: https://www.flickr.com/photos/henry62/albums/72157672374854560

Persiano

sent on 27 Novembre 2013

Pros: yield and construction

Cons: price and weight, unfortunately the quality you its prices

Opinion: Excellent color rendering, sharpness until you get to the edge just close a stop while in the middle even at full aperture is strabiliante.L 'chromatic aberration is unknown at this lens, minimal distortion and flare have great strength in the end the ring of focus, as already described by those who preceded me is truly spectacular, initially purchased for landscapes, thinking that the 'MF does not offer me great opportunities for other shots ......... I sbagliavo.rnInsomma a blunder costs and weighs much but who takes a 15mm without compromise is the optical reference

Dariun

sent on 17 Maggio 2013

Pros: Construction impeccabile.Qualità optical fantastiche.Tutto metal and glass

Cons: Weight, cost and cover, which takes off on its own every time I remove the camera from the bag, with the risk that goes into the water (if you are close to a river, sea, etc.) or under the wheels of a 'car.

Opinion: Excellent optical performance even at the edges already closing of a stop.Al center is incredible already TA.rnNessuna chromatic aberration and color rendering spettacolare.rnPesa much and is really bulky, but in my humble opinion, is very much a lens eccezionale.rnCosta (you buy a 50L and a 135L with the respective UV filters!) but worth the money spesi.rnFocheggiare with this lens, as with all other Zeiss, is pure godimento.rn

Fabio1951

sent on 17 Settembre 2012

Pros: combined outstanding optical quality, as tradition of the house, with impeccable construction, rotate the focus ring offers unique sensations.

Cons: weight and high price, but they are typical aspects of zeiss optics

Opinion: The optical performance is superb even at the edges and my previous Canon 14mm Type II is released from the comparison (which I have done before buying the zeiss) pretty bad, although it costs a little less than rival. Compared to the Canon will immediately notice the different coloring typical of zeiss, the yield in the center is just over 14 canon while the difference at the edges is rather significant, especially at the widest apertures. The Canon also suffers from an unfortunate aberration, rather unknown to the zeiss (though easily removed in post-production). Distortion correction with the bubble machine is great; very well also correct for vignetting.