Comparison of Zeiss 18mm f/2.8 Milvus 2.8/18 and Nikon 24mm ƒ/1.4G ED AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Zeiss 18mm f/2.8 Milvus 2.8/18 ×	Nikon 24mm ƒ/1.4G ED AF-S Nikkor ×
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Notes	Available lens mounts: Canon EF (ZE), Nikon F (ZF.2); Weather-sealed construction to protect against dust and moisture; Hood and lens caps included.	HB-51 Lens Hood and CL-1118 Flexible Lens Pouch Included.
Closest Focus (m)	0.25	0.25
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.14	0.18
Type	Wide Prime	Wide Prime
Length (mm)	90	88.5
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 27mm; 1.6x: 28.8mm	36mm
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	99.90	84.00
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	18.00	24.00
Brand	Carl-zeiss	Nikon
Name	Zeiss 18mm f/2.8 Milvus 2.8/18	Nikon 24mm ƒ/1.4G ED AF-S Nikkor
Weight (g)	675	620
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	1.40 - 16.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	14 elements in 12 groups, including 4 Anomalous Partial Dispersion and 2 aspherical elements; Enhanced Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating	12 elements in 10 groups, including 2 ED and 2 Aspherical elements, Nano Crystal Coat
Diameter (mm)	102.3	83
Focus Details	Manual focus only	AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) AF with with MA / M switch; Rear Focusing