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ZEISS Milvus Lenses

Optimal image performance for all focal lengths.

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  • A lineup of various ZEISS camera lenses arranged in rows on a white background.
    A lineup of various ZEISS camera lenses arranged in rows on a white background.
  • Professional 4K Sony video camera equipped with a ZEISS lens, shown on a white background.
    Professional 4K Sony video camera equipped with a ZEISS lens, shown on a white background.
  • Professional cinema camera equipped with a ZEISS lens, featuring a mounted display screen and ergonomic side handle.
    Professional cinema camera equipped with a ZEISS lens, featuring a mounted display screen and ergonomic side handle.
  • Digital cinema camera equipped with a ZEISS lens, featuring a large display and side control buttons.
    Digital cinema camera equipped with a ZEISS lens, featuring a large display and side control buttons.
  • Black hard case with ZEISS branding, opened to display six ZEISS Milvus camera lenses securely arranged inside.
    Black hard case with ZEISS branding, opened to display six ZEISS Milvus camera lenses securely arranged inside.
  • Professional video camera setup equipped with a ZEISS lens and mounted on a rig with an external monitor.
    Professional video camera setup equipped with a ZEISS lens and mounted on a rig with an external monitor.
  • Front view of a ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21 camera lens with focus and aperture rings visible.
    Front view of a ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21 camera lens with focus and aperture rings visible.

ZEISS Milvus familiy offers the right focal length and the best imaging performance for every situation. The perfect set-up for interviews, documentary work, music videos or corporate movies. With optimum image quality, full focus control, and a cutting-edge design, you can be confident of getting your subject and its creative potential firmly in the foreground, giving unique results every time.

The ZEISS Milvus lens family with precise manual focus offers high and consistent image performance across all focal lengths. They are ideal for current DSLR cameras and also for mirrorless system cameras of the Sony α7 series via an adapter solution.

Thanks to their high contrast rendition and low level of stray light the ZEISS Milvus lenses ensure impressive results with the latest video standards such as HDR (High Dynamic Range) and resolutions of 6K and more. For the user, they open up the field of professional video applications.

All ZEISS Milvus lenses have an exceptionally long rotation angles of the focus ring for precise focusing. The practical, rubber-covered focus ring features outstanding grip properties for optimal focusing. The ‘de-click’ function in the ZF.2 mount lenses allows filmmakers to adjust the aperture freely and smoothly, enabling professional results even in changing light conditions. 

ZEISS Milvus Lenses for Videography
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Excellent Video Quality

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.

The ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21 lens, featuring precision focus markings and a robust build, designed for exceptional optical performance in professional photography.

ZEISS Lens Gear

ZEISS Lens Gears make ZEISS Otus, ZEISS Milvus and ZEISS Loxia lenses a proper cine-style lens for professional filmmakers. The ZEISS Lens Gears are available in four different sizes: mini, small, medium and large.

They are supplied with a rubbercovered band, the GumGum, which features an adhesive surface. This means the inner diameter can be reduced according to the lens diameter, thus supporting multiple lenses. The GumGum also protects against scratches and other damage to the focus ring of the lens. 

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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.

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High Precision

With their precise manual focusing and superbly balanced bokeh, the Milvus lenses from ZEISS offer the control and image quality expected by serious filmmakers. The long focus throw on the Milvus lenses allow the use of follow focus systems.

Technical Data

ZEISS Milvus Lenses
Mount
MOD
Length
Diameter
Weight
Filter size
Full Frame1
Super 351
APS-C1
MFT1

ZEISS Milvus 2.8/15

ZF.2

0.25 m

99 mm

102.0 mm

880 g

95 mm

98,9°

77,9°

78,4°

58,6°

ZE

0.25 m

100 mm

102.2 mm

947 g

95 mm

98,9°

77,9°

78,4°

58,6°

ZEISS Milvus 2.8/18

ZF.2

0.25 m

92 mm

90.0 mm

675 g

77 mm

88,4°

67,9°

68,3°

50,1°

ZE

0.25 m

93 mm

90.0 mm

721 g

77 mm

88,4°

67,9°

68,3°

50,1°

ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21

ZF.2

0.22 m

92 mm

95.3 mm

735 g

82 mm

79,4°

59,7°

60,1°

43,5°

ZE

0.22 m

95 mm

95.5 mm

851 g

82 mm

79,4°

59,7°

60,1°

43,5°

ZEISS Milvus 1.4/25

ZF.2

0.25 m

123 mm

95.2 mm

1171 g

82 mm

70,4°

52,0°

47,0°

37,5°

ZE

0.25 m

123 mm

95.2 mm

1225 g

82 mm

70,4°

52,0°

47,0°

37,5°

ZEISS Milvus 1.4/35

ZF.2

0.30 m

126 mm

84.8 mm

1131 g

72 mm

54,3°

39,0°

35,1°

27,7°

ZE

0.30 m

125 mm

84.8 mm

1174 g

72 mm

54,3°

39,0°

35,1°

27,7°

ZEISS Milvus 2/35

ZF.2

0.30 m

81 mm

77.0 mm

649 g

58 mm

53,0°

38,1°

38,3°

26,9°

ZE

0.30 m

83 mm

77.0 mm

702 g

58 mm

53,0°

38,1°

38,3°

26,9°

ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50

ZF.2

0.45 m

94 mm

82.9 mm

875 g

67 mm

38,5°

27,2°

27,4°

19,1°

ZE

0.45 m

97 mm

82.5 mm

922 g

67 mm

38,5°

27,2°

27,4°

19,1°

ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85

ZF.2

0.80 m

110 mm

90.0 mm

1210 g

77 mm

24,5°

17,1°

17,2°

11,9°

ZE

0.80 m

113 mm

90.0 mm

1280 g

77 mm

24,5°

17,1°

17,2°

11,9°

ZEISS Milvus 2/135

ZF.2

0.80 m

114 mm

89.7 mm

1059 g

77 mm

15,6°

10,9°

10,9°

7,6°

ZE

0.80 m

115 mm

89.7 mm

1123 g

77 mm

15,6°

10,9°

10,9°

7,6°

ZEISS Milvus 2/50M

ZF.2

0.24 m

72 mm

80.7 mm

660 g

67 mm

38,5°

27,2°

27,4°

19,1°

ZE

0.24 m

75 mm

81.0 mm

730 g

67 mm

38,5°

27,2°

27,4°

19,1°

ZEISS Milvus 2/100M

ZF.2

0.44 m

103 mm

80.5 mm

807 g

67 mm

20,9°

14,6°

14,7°

10,1°

ZE

0.44 m

104 mm

80.5 mm

843 g

67 mm

20,9°

14,6°

14,7°

10,1°

Remarks:
1) Referring to 36 mm format

 

A lineup of premium ZEISS cine lenses—Loxia 2.8/21, Milvus 2.8/21, Milvus 1.4/50, and Otus 1.4/28—showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and optical excellence of ZEISS.

ZEISS Videography Lenses Accessories

Enhance your videography with ideal accessories.

In videography, achieving optimal footage isn't the only focus; capturing the essence of the experience is equally important. With reliable functions, ZEISS camera lenses allow videographers to concentrate on the scene and composition, unleashing their creativity. To enhance this experience, ZEISS offers accessories tailored for demanding videographers.

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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.

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