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ZEISS Milvus Lenses

Capturing every detail.

ZEISS Milvus lenses impress with consistently excellent image performance across all focal lengths, making them ideal for portrait, landscape, event, and other photography types, and are optimized for high-resolution SLR cameras.

  • Stable Image Performance in All Conditions
  • Made for High-resolution Camera Systems
  • Protection Against Environmental Influences
  • Wide-angle ZEISS Milvus 2.8/15 camera lens displayed with its matching lens hood on a white background.
    Wide-angle ZEISS Milvus 2.8/15 camera lens displayed with its matching lens hood on a white background.
  • Front view of a ZEISS Distagon 1.4/25 camera lens with visible branding and lens specifications.
    Front view of a ZEISS Distagon 1.4/25 camera lens with visible branding and lens specifications.
  • Close-up view of a ZEISS Distagon 1.4/25 camera lens showing detailed glass elements and lens markings.
    Close-up view of a ZEISS Distagon 1.4/25 camera lens showing detailed glass elements and lens markings.
  • Close-up view of a ZEISS camera lens showing focus and aperture distance markings in feet and meters.
    Close-up view of a ZEISS camera lens showing focus and aperture distance markings in feet and meters.
  • Close-up view of the aperture blades inside a ZEISS camera lens, showing the detailed mechanical structure.
    Close-up view of the aperture blades inside a ZEISS camera lens, showing the detailed mechanical structure.
  • Close-up view of a ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50 camera lens showcasing its sleek black design and engraved aperture and focus markings.
    Close-up view of a ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50 camera lens showcasing its sleek black design and engraved aperture and focus markings.
  • Close-up view of a ZEISS Apo Sonnar 2/135 camera lens showing detailed glass elements and engraved product labeling.
    Close-up view of a ZEISS Apo Sonnar 2/135 camera lens showing detailed glass elements and engraved product labeling.
  • Close-up view of the rear element and aperture markings on a ZEISS camera lens.
    Close-up view of the rear element and aperture markings on a ZEISS camera lens.

The Milvus® lenses from ZEISS will impress you with their constantly excellent image performance across all focal lengths – regardless of whether they are used for portrait, landscape, event or other types of photography. They are optimized for high-resolution DSLR cameras.

The Milvus lenses from ZEISS will impress you with their constantly excellent image performance across all focal lengths – regardless of whether they are used for portrait, landscape, event or other types of photography. The Milvus lenses from ZEISS have been optimized for high-resolution cameras. Whatever the application, their precise, manual focus ensures that the ZEISS Milvus lenses are the perfect tools to implement your creativity.


Available Models

ZEISS Milvus Lenses
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 2.8/15 wide-angle camera lens with focus and aperture markings on a white background.
    Milvus 2.8/15

    Free Working Distance:
    0,09 m (3.54") – ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    119°
    Weight:
    ZE: 947 g (33.4 oz) | ZF.2: 880 g (31.0 oz)
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 2.8/18 wide-angle camera lens with focus and distance markings, shown against a white background.
    Milvus 2.8/18

    Free Working Distance:
    0,12 m (4.73") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    146°
    Weight:
    ZE: 721 g (25.4 oz) | ZF.2: 675 g (23.8 oz)
  • ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21 wide-angle camera lens with focus and aperture markings on a white background.
    Milvus 2.8/21

    Free Working Distance:
    0,09 m (3.54") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    124°
    Weight:
    ZE: 851 g (30.02 oz) | ZF.2: 735 g (25.93 oz)
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 1.4/25 camera lens with focus and distance scale markings, shown in an upright position against a white background.
    Milvus 1.4/25

    Free Working Distance:
    0,09 m (3.66") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    172°
    Weight:
    ZE: 1225 g (43.20 oz) | ZF.2: 1171 g (41.30 oz)
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 1.4/35 camera lens with focus markings and a built-in lens hood.
    Milvus 1.4/35

    Free Working Distance:
    0,14 m (5.43") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    227°
    Weight:
    ZE: 1174 g (41.40 oz) | ZF.2: 1131 g (39.90 oz)
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 2/35 camera lens with focus and aperture markings, shown with lens hood against a white background.
    Milvus 2/35

    Free Working Distance:
    0,18 m (7.09") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    113°
    Weight:
    ZE: 702 g (24.76 oz) | ZF.2: 649 g (22.89 oz)
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50 camera lens with distance and aperture markings on a white background.
    Milvus 1.4/50

    Free Working Distance:
    0,34 m (13.4") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    225°
    Weight:
    ZE: 922 g (32.52 oz) | ZF.2: 875 g (30.86 oz)
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 camera lens with focus and aperture markings, displayed against a white background.
    Milvus 1.4/85

    Free Working Distance:
    0,65 m (25.6") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    270°
    Weight:
    ZE: 1.280 g (45.15 oz) | ZF.2: 1.210 g (42.68 oz)
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 2/135 camera lens standing upright with visible focus and aperture markings.
    Milvus 2/135

    Free Working Distance:
    0,62 m (24.40") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    268°
    Weight:
    ZE: 1123 g (39.6 oz) | ZF.2: 1059 g (37.4 oz)
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 2/50M camera lens with manual focus and aperture markings displayed on a white background.
    Milvus 2/50M

    Free Working Distance:
    0,10 m (3.93") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    303°
    Weight:
    ZE: 730 g (25.75 oz) | ZF.2: 660 g (23.28 oz)
  • Black ZEISS Milvus 2/100M camera lens standing upright with visible focus and aperture markings.
    Milvus 2/100M

    Free Working Distance:
    0,25 m (9.84") - ∞
    Rotation Angle:
    352°
    Weight:
    ZE: 843 g (29.74 oz) | ZF.2: 807 g (28.47 oz)
Frozen arctic landscape with icy water and snow-covered mountains under a warm sunset, showcasing ZEISS lens clarity.
Stian Klo

Excellent Imagery, Even in Difficult Light Conditions

Outstanding stray light reduction is achieved by combining a number of optimally matched measures. In addition to the ZEISS T* coating, all lens edges are provided with a special pitch-black lacquer in a complex manual process. Light traps in mechanical components and specially designed surfaces are integrated to prevent the occurrence of reflections.

A vibrant cosplay portrait captures intricate costume details and expressive makeup, demonstrating the color accuracy and sharpness achievable with ZEISS lenses.
Greg Watermann

Future-proof Solution for High-resolution Camera Systems

The excellent image performance of the ZEISS Milvus Lenses is sharply focused on the requirements of current and future high-performance digital cameras. Thanks to the low level of stray light allowed by the lens design, high-contrast images are also possible with increasing high dynamic ranges of the sensors (HDR). The optics are designed to ensure full utilization of the performance provided by high-resolution camera systems.

A filmmaker records a blacksmith at work near a furnace using a professional camera equipped with a ZEISS lens.

Creative Still and Video Photography Through Precise, Manual Focusing

Manually focusing a lens means controlling and therefore actively composing an image gently and precisely from your fingertips. Here, a good ergonomic design makes all the difference. ZEISS Milvus Lenses feature a large rotation angle which enables pinpoint focusing. The silent, continuous aperture setting (De-Click function with ZF.2 mount) and the long focusing range lay also optimal conditions for video photography.

Close-up of a ZEISS lens with water droplets on its surface.

Long-lasting Product with Protection Against Environmental Influences

ZEISS Milvus Lenses will impress you not only due to their visual and haptic excellence, but also thanks to their inner qualities. Special seals for protection against dust and splashes expand the photographer's creative potential by guaranteeing the system's functional reliability even in environmentally difficult situations.

Exploded view of a ZEISS camera lens assembly showing individual optical lens elements aligned in sequence.

Stable Image Performance over the Entire Focusing Range

The Floating Elements Design permits constantly high image performance in the focal plane – from the minimum object distance to infinity. This is accomplished by changing the axial distance between individual lens elements or element groups. The mechanical design of the ZEISS Milvus Lenses is highly complex and the workmanship must be extremely exact – both specialties of ZEISS.

Technical Data

ZEISS Milvus Lenses
  • Focal Length

    15 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/2.8 – f/22

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.25 m (9.84") – ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.09 m (3.54") – ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    110° | 100° | 76°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at Close Range (MOD)4

    340 x 221 mm (13.39 x 8.70")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1:9

    Lens Elements | Groups

    15 | 12

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    113 mm (4.43")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M95 x 1.00

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    119°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 102 mm (4.03") | ZF.2: 102 mm (4.03")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 80 mm (3.15") | ZF.2: 80 mm (3.15")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 117 mm (4.61") | ZF.2: 114 mm (4.49")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 100 mm (3.94") | ZF.2: 99 mm (3.90″)

    Weight

    ZE: 947 g (33.4 oz) | ZF.2: 880 g (31.0 oz)

  • Focal Length

    18 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/2.8 – f/22

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.25 m (9.84") – ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.12 m (4.73") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    100° | 89° | 67°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at Close Range (MOD)4

    274 x 180 mm (10.79 x 7.09")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1:7.4

    Lens Elements | Groups

    14 | 12

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    107 mm (4.22")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M77 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    146°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 90 mm (3.54") | ZF.2: 90 mm (3.54")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 73 mm (2.86") | ZF.2: 70 mm (2.76")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 109 mm (4.31") | ZF.2: 107 mm (4.21")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 93 mm (3.66") | ZF.2: 92 mm (3.62")

    Weight

    ZE: 721 g (25.4 oz) | ZF.2: 675 g (23.8 oz)

  • Focal Length

    21 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/2.8 – f/22

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.22 m (8.66") - ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.09 m (3.54") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    90° | 81° | 59°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at Close Range (MOD)4

    120 x 180 mm (4.72 x 7.09")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1:5

    Lens Elements | Groups

    16 | 13

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    106 mm (4.17")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M82 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    124°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 96 mm (3.76") | ZF.2: 95 mm (3.75")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 72 mm (2.85") | ZF.2: 69 mm (2.74")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 112 mm (4.40") | ZF.2: 110 mm (4.31")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 95 mm (3.74") | ZF.2: 93 mm (3.64")

    Weight

    ZE: 851 g (30.02 oz) | ZF.2: 735 g (25.93 oz)

  • Focal Length

    25 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/1.4 – f/16

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.25 m (9.93") - ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.09 m (3.66") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    81° | 71° | 50°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at close Range (MOD)4

    171 x 112 mm (6.72 x 4.41")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1 : 4.6

    Lens Elements | Groups

    15 | 13

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    127 mm (5.00")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M82 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    172°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 95 mm (3.75") | ZF.2: 95 mm (3.75")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 83 mm (3.25") | ZF.2: 83 mm (3.25")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 140 mm (5.52") | ZF.2: 138 mm (5.43")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 123 mm (4.82") | ZF.2: 123 mm (4.85")

    Weight

    ZE: 1225 g (43.20 oz) | ZF.2: 1171 g (41.30 oz)

  • Focal Length

    35 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/1.4 – f/16

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.30 m (11.81") - ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.14 m (5.43") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    65° | 55° | 38°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at close Range (MOD)4

    170 x 112 mm (6.68 x 4.41")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1 : 4.6

    Lens Elements | Groups

    14 | 11

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    122 mm (4.80")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M72 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    227°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 85 mm (3.34") | ZF.2: 85 mm (3.34")

    Diameter of Focusing ring

    ZE: 83 mm (3.25") | ZF.2: 83 mm (3.25")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 144 mm (5.66") | ZF.2: 142 mm (5.57")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 125 mm (4.91") | ZF.2: 126 mm (4.94")

    Weight

    ZE: 1174 g (41.40 oz) | ZF.2: 1131 g (39.90 oz)

  • Focal Length

    35 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/2.0 – f/22

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.30 m (11.8") - ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.18 m (7.09") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    62° | 53° | 37°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at Close Range (MOD)4

    128 x 191 mm (5.04 x 7.52")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1:5.3

    Lens Elements | Groups

    9 | 7

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    86 mm (3.39")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M58 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    113°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 77 mm (3.03") | ZF.2: 77 mm (3.03")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 73 mm (2.90") | ZF.2: 68 mm (2.69")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 99 mm (3.92") | ZF.2: 97 mm (3.82")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 83 mm (3.27") | ZF.2: 81 mm (3.20")

    Weight

    ZE: 702 g (24.76 oz) | ZF.2: 649 g (22.89 oz)

  • Focal Length

    50 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/1.4 – f/16

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.45 m (17.7") - ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.34 m (13.4") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    46° | 39° | 26°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at close Range (MOD)4

    245 x 162 mm (9.65 x 6.38")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1 : 6.7

    Lens Elements | Groups

    10 | 8

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (front of Image Plane)

    80 mm (3.16")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M67 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    225°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 83 mm (3.25") | ZF.2: 83 mm (3.25")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 80 mm (3.13") | ZF.2: 80 mm (3.13")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 109 mm (4.29") | ZF.2: 106 mm (4.19")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 98 mm (3.84") | ZF.2: 94 mm (3.70")

    Weight

    ZE: 922 g (32.52 oz) | ZF.2: 875 g (30.86 oz)

  • Focal Length

    85 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/1.4 – f/16

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.80 m (31.5") - ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.65 m (25.6") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    29° | 24° | 16°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at close Range (MOD)4

    303 x 201 mm (11.93 x 7,91")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1 : 8.3

    Lens Elements | Groups

    11 | 9

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    46 mm (1.81")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M77 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    270°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 90 mm (3.54") | ZF.2: 90 mm (3.54")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 89 mm (3.49") | ZF.2: 89 mm (3.49")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 121 mm (4.76") | ZF.2: 119 mm (4.69")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 113 mm (4.45") | ZF.2: 110 mm (4.33")

    Weight

    ZE: 1.280 g (45.15 oz) | ZF.2: 1.210 g (42.68 oz)

  • Focal Length

    135 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/2.0 – f/22

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.80 m (31.49") - ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.62 m (24.40") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    19° | 16° | 11°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at Close Range (MOD)4

    145 x 96 mm (5.71 x 3.78")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1:4

    Lens Elements | Groups

    11 | 8

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    35 mm (1.36")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M77 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    268°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 90 mm (3.53") | ZF.2: 90 mm (3.53")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 85 mm (3.35") | ZF.2: 85 mm (3.35")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 132 mm (5.20") | ZF.2: 129 mm (5.08")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 115 mm (4.53") | ZF.2: 114 mm (4.49")

    Weight

    ZE: 1123 g (39.6 oz) | ZF.2: 1059 g (37.4 oz)

  • Focal Length

    50 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/2.0 – f/22

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.24 m (9.44") - ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.10 m (3.93") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    45° | 38° | 26°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at Close Range (MOD)4

    48 x 72 mm (1.89 x 2.83")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1:2

    Lens Elements | Groups

    8 | 6

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    55 mm (2.19")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M67 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    303°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 81 mm (3.19") | ZF.2: 81 mm (3.18")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 79 mm (3.11") | ZF.2: 80 mm (3.07")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 90 mm (3.54") | ZF.2: 88 mm (3.45")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 75 mm (2.96") | ZF.2: 73 mm (2.87")

    Weight

    ZE: 730 g (25.75 oz) | ZF.2: 660 g (23.28 oz)

  • Focal Length

    100 mm

    Aperture Range

    f/2.0 – f/22

    Camera Mount

    Canon EF-Mount1 (ZE) | Nikon F-Mount2 (ZF.2)

    Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

    Focusing Range

    0.44 m (17.32") - ∞

    Free Working Distance

    0.25 m (9.84") - ∞

    Angular Field3 (diag. horiz. vert.)

    25° | 21° | 14°

    Diameter of Image Field

    43 mm (1.69")

    Coverage at Close Range (MOD)4

    48 x 72 mm (1.89 x 2.83")

    Image Ratio at Minimum Object Distance

    1:2

    Lens Elements | Groups

    9 | 8

    Flange Focal Distance

    ZE: 44 mm (1.73") | ZF.2: 46 mm (1.83")

    Entrance Pupil Position (Front of Image Plane)

    66 mm (2.60")

    Autofocus

    Image Stabilization

    Filter Thread

    M67 x 0.75

    Rotation Angle of Focusing Ring

    352°

    Diameter max.

    ZE: 81 mm (3.17") | ZF.2: 81 mm (3.17")

    Diameter of Focusing Ring

    ZE: 77 mm (3.04") | ZF.2: 77 mm (3.04")

    Length (With Lens Caps)

    ZE: 120 mm (4.70") | ZF.2: 118 mm (4.63")

    Length (Without Lens Caps)

    ZE: 104 mm (4.09") | ZF.2: 103 mm (4.06")

    Weight

    ZE: 843 g (29.74 oz) | ZF.2: 807 g (28.47 oz)

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Reviews

ZEISS Milvus Lenses

thephoblographer.com

"On top of that, it’s lighter than the original Zeiss 35mm f1.4–or at least it seems that way thus far when...."

ephotozine.com

"Central sharpness is very impressive, already being excellent at the open aperture of f/2.8..."

pcmag.com

"The Milvus can focus as close as 9.5 inches (24cm), capturing images at half life-size..."

dustinabbott.net

"The lens has character, soul. I LOVE shooting candid photos of people with this lens (posed portraits are obviously exceptional, too)..."

amateurphotographer.co.uk

"Designed for use on DSLRs with high-resolution full-frame sensors, they have a common set of features..."

the-digital-picture.com

"This simple and simply-fun-to-use lens features very good image quality and ultra-high build quality..."

Awards

ZEISS Milvus Lenses
    • Award badge from FOTO HITS 11/2016 rating ZEISS prime lenses for Nikon full-frame as "EXZELLENT".
         
    • Award badge from FOTO HITS magazine, issue 11/2016, rating ZEISS prime lenses for Nikon full-frame as "EXZELLENT".
         
    • Award badge from "Pictures – das Foto-Magazin" rating the ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21 lens as "Sehr Gut – Überragend" with four out of five cameras marked.
         
    • Award badge from FOTOHITS magazine (12/2015) rating ZEISS fixed focal length lenses for Nikon full-frame as "EXZELLENT".
         
    • Award badge from FOTOHITS magazine issue 4/2018 rating a wide-angle lens for Canon/Nikon full-frame cameras as "EXZELLENT".
         
    • Award graphic from *Pictures Das Foto-Magazin* rating the ZEISS Milvus 1.4/35 lens with five cameras and a verdict of “ÜBERRAGEND” (outstanding).
         
    • Award badge from FOTOHITS 1-2/2018 rating ZEISS lenses for Nikon full-frame as "EXZELLENT".
         
    • Gold award badge labeled "Editor's Choice 2017" from Pictures Das Foto-Magazin featuring ZEISS Milvus 1.4/35.
         
    • Review graphic from Pictures Foto-Magazin showing the ZEISS Milvus 2.0/35 lens rated between "Gut" and "Sehr Gut" with four camera icons, three highlighted.
         
    • Award badge from FOTOhits 12/2015 rating ZEISS prime lenses for Nikon full-frame cameras as "EXZELLENT".
         
    • Review badge from "Pictures – das Foto-Magazin" awarding the ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50 lens an "ÜBERRAGEND" (outstanding) rating with 5 out of 5 cameras.
         
    • Award badge from FOTO HITS magazine (12/2015) rating ZEISS prime lenses for Nikon full-frame cameras as "EXZELLENT".
         
    • Red circular badge with the text "TOPPKLASS" and "FOTOSIDAN MAGASIN" along with a hand gesture symbol above the text.
         
    • Award graphic from "Pictures – das Foto-Magazin" showing the ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 lens rated as "ÜBERRAGEND" (outstanding) with five out of five cameras.
         
    • Red badge displaying the "Popular Photography POP Awards 2015" with the tagline "Photography's Outstanding Products".
         
    • Award label from FOTOHITS magazine, issue 12/2015, rating ZEISS prime lenses for Nikon full-frame as "EXZELLENT" (excellent) in bold orange and black text.
         
    • Red circular badge with the text "TOPPKLASS" and "FOTOSIDAN MAGASIN" along with a hand gesture icon at the top.
         
    • Award badge from FOTOHITS magazine, November 2016, rating ZEISS prime lenses for Nikon full-frame as “EXZELLENT.”
         
    • Award graphic from "Pictures – das Foto-Magazin" rating the ZEISS Milvus 2.0/50M lens as "ÜBERRAGEND" (outstanding) with five out of five camera icons.
         
    • Award badge from FOTOHITS magazine (issue 12/2015) rating ZEISS prime lenses for Nikon full-frame as "EXZELLENT" (excellent).
         
    • Award badge from "Pictures – das Foto-Magazin" showing a rating of 4.5 out of 5 cameras for the ZEISS Milvus 2.0/100M lens with the verdict "SEHR GUT – ÜBERRAGEND".
         
    • Award badge from FOTOHITS 12/2015 rating ZEISS prime lenses for Nikon full-frame as "EXZELLENT".
         
A ZEISS camera lens is displayed next to an uncapped silver fountain pen on a white background.
A ZEISS camera lens is displayed next to an uncapped silver fountain pen on a white background.

Product Registration

Obtain the extended warranty.

ZEISS grants a warranty period of two years from the date of purchase for all its photographic lenses. This may be extended to three years after registering with ZEISS Online Registration. Although the ZEISS extended warranty is already available in numerous countries, claims under warranty may only be made in the country in which the product was purchased.

A small snail climbs a vibrant fern frond, showcasing the intricate details of nature captured with the clarity of ZEISS optics.
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Manual Focusing with AF Camera Systems

Techniques for accurate cocusing.

High-precision manual lenses, enhanced focusing screens, a well-aligned AF system, and Live View mode improve focusing accuracy for wide-aperture photography. Focus shift should be managed carefully for reproducible results, and finely graded bracketing sequences are recommended for critical focusing situations.

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  • 1

    Canon is a trademark or registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group.

  • 2

    Nikon is a registered trademark of the Nikon Corporation.

  • 3

    Based on APS-C format

  • 4

    At close range