Zeiss Milvus Lenses Users Manual

ZEISS Milvus Lenses
Manual focus SLR lenses for ZE and ZF.2 mount cameras.
The moment your creati vity is freed of limitations.
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MADE BY ZEISS
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Constantly pushing back boundaries – that is ZEISS’s mission as a technology leader. Now ZEISS has developed a new family of products designed to unleash the perfor­mance of modern, high-resolution DSLR cameras: the ZEISS Milvus lenses for ZE and ZF.2 mount cameras.
From portraits and landscapes to architectural and street photography, ZEISS has the right focal length and the best imaging performance for every situation. 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.
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The ZEISS Milvus lenses
Optimal image performance for all focal lengths
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 new 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.
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Outstanding image quality
• Outstanding image performance, optimized for modern,
high-resolution DSLR cameras
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• Excellent reflection reduction that to T
antireflective coating
from ZEISS
• Excellent contrast in even the finest details
• Standardized color characteristics over all focal lengths
• Practically distortion-free
• Almost circular aperture with nine blades enables an
exceptionally harmonious bokeh
High precision
• Extremely accurate manual focusing for high-precision
photography thanks to easy-to-grip focus ring
• De-click function (ZF.2) for continuous aperture setting
for video photography
High-quality workmanship
• Modern and ergonomic product design
• Robust, all-metal barrel design for many years of use
• Weather and dust protection
• Come standard with a matching lens shade
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Mathew Irving, ZEISS Milvus 2/100M
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Timm Allrich, ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21
ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21 Master of horizons
The ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21 super wide-angle lens of the type ZEISS Distagon is the best in its class. Thanks to its maximum aperture of f/2.8, the reflection-free and practically distortion-free super wide-angle lens is perfect for spectacular image compositions of great diversity, dramatic contrast and vivid colors.
The further optimization of the lens coating reduces ghosting, flare and shading effects in critical lighting situations.
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Focal length 21 mm Aperture range f / 2.8–f / 22 Elements / groups 16/13 Focusing range m/ft 0.22 – ∞ / 0.72 – ∞ Field angle* (diag. / horiz. / vert.) 90° / 81° / 59° Coverage mm/inch 120 x 180 / 4.72 x 7.09
Compatible with
*Based on 35 mm format. ** Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation. Canon is a trademark or
registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group.
Canon or Nikon SLR/DSLR cameras**
Design
• Distagon with 16 elements in
13 groups
Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
• “Floating Elements” design
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Greg Watermann, ZEISS Milvus 2/35
ZEISS Milvus 2/35 Versatile reporter
The ZEISS Milvus 2/35 of the type ZEISS Distagon is a moderate wide-angle lens that is ideal for capturing all scenes in their full natural brilliance – nothing will escape its attention, even in poor light. Its compact design and fast, precise focusing make the lens particularly suitable for photojournalism.
And thanks to its high performance and versatility, it is always ready for those unexpected moments.
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Focal length 35 mm Aperture range f / 2.0–f / 22 Elements / groups 9/7 Focusing range m/ft 0.30 – ∞ / 0.98 – ∞ Field angle* (diag. / horiz. / vert.) 62° / 53° / 37° Coverage mm/inch 128 x 191 / 5.04 x 7.52
Compatible with
*Based on 35 mm format. ** Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation. Canon is a trademark or
registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group.
Canon or Nikon SLR/DSLR cameras**
Design
• Distagon with 9 elements in
7 groups
Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
• “Floating Elements” design
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Benjamin Völker, ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50
ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50 More than a standard lens
The redesigned ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50 corresponds to the perspective of the human eye in conjunction with full-frame cameras and can therefore be used for many different purposes. In other words, it is a lens of many talents. Realistic imaging of three-dimensional objects is guaranteed at all times.
Despite its high speed, the advanced ZEISS Distagon optical design ensures outstanding imagery – even at full aperture.
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Focal length 50 mm Aperture range f / 1.4–f / 16 Elements / groups 10/8 Focusing range m/ft 0.45 – ∞ / 1.48 – ∞ Field angle* (diag. / horiz. / vert.) 46° / 39° / 26° Coverage mm/inch 245 x 162 / 9.65 x 6.38
Compatible with
*Based on 35 mm format. ** Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation. Canon is a trademark or
registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group.
Canon or Nikon SLR/DSLR cameras**
Design
• Distagon with 10 elements in
8 groups
Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
Lens with aspheric optical surface
• “Floating Elements” design
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Björn Pados, ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85
ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 The champion of bokeh
The redesigned ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 lens is particularly suitable for portrait photography. This lens is an absolute must for compositions where the main subject is to be sharply defined and emphasized against a beautiful bokeh background.
The purely spherical optical design and use of special types of glass ensure optimal micro-contrast and extremely low chromatic aberration. The result: outstanding photographs every time – with the champion of bokeh.
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Focal length 85 mm Aperture range f / 1.4–f / 16 Elements / groups 11/9 Focusing range m/ft 0.80 – ∞ / 2.62 – ∞ Field angle* (diag. / horiz. / vert.) 29° / 24° / 16° Coverage mm/inch 303 x 201 / 11.93 x 7.91
Compatible with
*Based on 35 mm format. ** Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation. Canon is a trademark or
registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group.
Canon or Nikon SLR/DSLR cameras**
Design
• Planar with 11 elements in 9 groups
Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
• “Floating Elements” design
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Andreas Bogenschütz, ZEISS Milvus 2/50M
ZEISS Milvus 2/50M Big meets small
Breathtaking details in close-up and traditional portraits are the strengths of the ZEISS Milvus 2/50M of the type ZEISS Makro-Planar. Thanks to its excellent performance at all ranges this macro lens can be used for a wide variety of applications. The further optimization of the lens coating reduces ghosting and flare effects in critical light situations.
The currently fastest 50 mm full-format macro lens on the market will let you highlight even the smallest detail in the foreground or background.
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Focal length 50 mm Aperture range f / 2.0–f / 22 Elements / groups 8/6 Focusing range m/ft 0.24 – ∞ / 0.79 – ∞ Field angle* (diag. / horiz. / vert.) 45° / 38° / 26° Coverage mm/inch 48 x 72 / 1.89 x 2.83
Compatible with
*Based on 35 mm format. ** Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation. Canon is a trademark or
registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group.
Canon or Nikon SLR/DSLR cameras**
Design
• Planar with 8 elements in 6 groups
• “Floating Elements” design
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Harold Davis, ZEISS Milvus 2/100M
ZEISS Milvus 2/100M Bridging the gap
The ZEISS Milvus 2/100M of the type ZEISS Makro-Planar is currently the fastest 100 mm macro lens on the market and closes the gap between long range and breathtaking close-up shots. This lens bridges distances and allows unique image compositions.
Its precise mechanical components with a large focus throw permit precise control which is particularly important for macro photography in the close-up range.
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Focal length 100 mm Aperture range f / 2.0–f / 22 Elements / groups 9/8 Focusing range m/ft 0.44 – ∞/1.44 – ∞ Field angle* (diag. / horiz. / vert.) 25° / 21° / 14° Coverage mm/inch 48 x 72 / 1.89 x 2.83
Compatible with
*Based on 35 mm format. ** Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation. Canon is a trademark or
registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group.
Canon or Nikon SLR/DSLR cameras**
Design
• Planar with 9 elements in 8 groups
Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
• “Floating Elements” design
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Nicole Balle, ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50
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The moment photographers bec ome lmmakers.
The new Milvus lenses from ZEISS.
Get your shots moving: the new ZEISS Milvus lenses will let you produce high-quality videos thanks to their long and precise focusing action. The de-click function enables ZF.2 mount users to adjust the aperture freely and smoothly, enabling professional results even in changing light conditions.
With its extremely high contrast rendition, this family of lenses caters to the most modern video standards of 6K and up. That makes ZEISS Milvus lenses a solid future investment for demanding filmmakers. Focus on what moves you.
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Excellent video quality
• Constantly excellent image quality across the entire lens family
• Suitable for use on modern, high-resolution cameras
(6K and more)
• Soft and cinematic bokeh
High precision
• Large rotation angle for precise focusing
• Additional de-click function for ZF.2 mount for continuous,
finely controllable aperture adjustment
High-quality workmanship
• Robust all-metal barrel with weather and dust protection
• Modern and ergonomic product design
• Convenient, armored focus ring with optimal grip properties
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Original accessories and care products from ZEISS
This puts the perfect finishing touch to the unique product
experience offered by the ZEISS lenses.
ZEISS Lens Cleaning Kit
The ZEISS Lens Cleaning Kit is packed in a fabric belt bag
and contains:
• Optics cleaning agent
• Dust brush
• Microfiber cloth
• 10 wet wipes
• User manual for professional lens care
• Bellows
Application notes at: zeiss.com/photo/cleaning
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ZEISS T * UV flters and POL filters (circular)
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These filters with T
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antireflective coating optimally protect
your front lens. The UV filters give your pictures more brilliance,
and the POL filters reduce reflections on non-metallic surfaces
and increase color saturation.
• High fit accuracy for fast filter change
• Can be used with a lens shade
• Available in all standard sizes
ZEISS Air Cell comfort camera strap
With patented Air Cell padding, this camera strap minimizes
shoulder and neck strain, even with heavy equipment.
• High degree of wearing comfort with Air Cell padding
• Strap length adjustable at both ends
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Length* mm/inch (with caps)
Diameter* mm/inch (max.)
Super-wide angle
ZEISS Milvus 2.8/21 109.5–111.8 / 4.31–4.40 95.3–95.5 / 3.75–3.76
Wide angle
ZEISS Milvus 2/35 97.1–99.5 / 3.82–3.92 77.0 / 3.03
Standard
ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50 106.4–109.0 / 4.19–4.29 82.5–82.9 / 3.25–3.26
Tele
ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 119.0–121.0 / 4.69–4.76 90.0 / 3.54
Macro
ZEISS Milvus 2/50M 87.7–89.9 / 3.45–3.54 80.7–81.0 / 3.18–3.19
ZEISS Milvus 2/100M 117.5–119.5 / 4.63–4.70 80.5 / 3.17 807–843 / 28.47–29.74 M 67 x 0.75
*Dimensions and weight may vary according to the camera mount.
You can find further information on technical data and compatibility at www.zeiss.com/photo
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Weight* g/oz. Filter thread
735–851 / 25.93–30.02 M 82 x 0.75
649–702 / 22.89–24.76 M 58 x 0.75
875–922 / 30.86–32.52 M 67 x 0.75
1,210–1,280 / 42.68–45.15 M 77 x 0.75
660–730 / 23.28–25.75 M 67 x 0.75
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ZEISS SLR lenses
Overview of the lens families with high-precision manual focus for ZE and ZF.2 mount cameras.
ZEISS Milvus
The new SLR lenses from ZEISS
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.
www.zeiss.com/milvus
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ZEISS Otus
The world’s best ZEISS SLR lenses
The Otus lenses from ZEISS deliver uncompromising performance,
even at full aperture. They are specially designed for modern
DSLR cameras with high-resolution sensors. The Otus lenses from
ZEISS on these cameras offer the standard of quality otherwise
only achieved on medium format systems.
www.zeiss.com/otus
New
ZEISS Classic
The Classic ZEISS lenses – proven for many years.
The Classic lenses from ZEISS have enjoyed an outstanding
reputation with photographers all over the world for many years
now – and rightly so. This lens family is characterized by its
classic appearance and high optical performance.
www.zeiss.com/classic
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Benjamin Völker, ZEISS Milvus 1.4/50
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