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The Zeiss Milvus ZE 50mm f/1.4 is a professional-caliber, fast-aperture prime lens designed for Canon EF-mount cameras and update to the popular Zeiss ZE 50mm f/1.4 for Canon. Key features include:
Excellent low-light performance; shallow depth of field
Advanced optics for high-quality images
Smooth, fully manual focusing with 225° throw
Durable, weather-resistant build
Fast Aperture/Normal Field of View. The 50mm focal length offers a normal field of view that’s useful for just about any type of photography. The f/1.4 aperture provides stellar low-light performance with a shallow depth of field. On APS-C models, the Milvus 50mm provides a 80mm-equivalent focal length.
Advanced Optics. Don’t be mistaken; this is an entirely different optical formula from the old ZE 50mm f/1.4 Planar. One aspherical element and four anomalous partial-dispersion glass elements within a floating-elements system combat distortions and aberrations, all while retaining sharpness and clarity at any aperture or focus distance. The enhanced T* anti-reflective coating controls ghosting and flare for a color-neutral image that still flaunts that famous high micro-contrast “Zeiss look.”
High-Quality Build. The Zeiss Milvus ZE 50mm f/1.4 for Canon features a weather-resistant construction with internal seals to guard against dust and moisture, while a blue sealing ring at the lens mount protects the lens-camera interface. The all-metal lens barrel has a frosted, anodized surface for increased durability.
Modern Manual Focus. This fully manual-focus lens features a 225° focus throw and rubberized focus ring for improved tactile control, while still providing electrical communication with the camera to control aperture and communicate EXIF data.
Angle of View |
46° |
Aperture |
f/1.4-22 |
Autofocus |
Manual Focus Only |
Brand |
Zeiss |
Compatibility |
Crop and Full Frame |
Diameter |
3.25" |
Dimensions |
Length: 3.84" |
Filter Size |
67.0mm (nonrotating front element) |
Filter Style |
nonrotating front element |
Flare Resistance |
Carl Zeiss T* coating |
Focal Length |
50.0-50.0 |
Focusing System |
Manual focusing |
Groups/Elements |
9/10 |
Hood Included |
Yes |
Image Stabilization |
No |
Item Type |
Lens |
Lens Type |
Normal Range |
Low Dispersion Elements |
0 |
Max Aperture |
1.4 |
Maximum Magnification |
0.15x |
Minimum Aperture |
22.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance |
1.48feet |
Mount |
Canon EF |
Weather Resistant |
Yes |
Weight |
2.03 lbs. |
Zoom Method |
N/A |