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Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Milvus

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Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Milvus
Lens type
fix
Main function
portrait
DxOMark rating
48
System
Canon
Nikon
Mount
Canon EF / index ZE /
Nikon F / index ZF, ZF.2 /
Focal length
85 mm
Aperture value
f/1.4
Viewing angles
29° dia., 24° horizontal, 16° vert.
Min. diaphragm
16
Minimum focus distance
0.8 m
Sensor size
full frame/APS-C
Autofocus drive
is absent
Manual focus
Design (elements/groups)
11 elements in 9 groups
Dustproof & waterproof
Filter diameter
77 mm
Weight
1210 g / ZE 1280 g /
Added to E-Catalog
december 2015
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ZEISS Milvus 85mm f/14 Full Frame Camera Lens for Canon EF-Mount ZE Black

CREATIVE STILL AND VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH PRECISE MANUAL FOCUSING: The top-quality focusing mechanism moves smoothly without backlash, optimally supporting the photographer's creative interplay with the focal plane of high-speed fixed focal lengths. FUTURE-PROOF SOLUTION FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION CAMERA SYSTEMS: The excellent image performance of the... moreZEISS Milvus lenses is sharply focused on the requirements of current and future high-performance digital cameras. EXCELLENT IMAGERY, EVEN IN DIFFICULT LIGHT CONDITIONS: All lenses features ZEISS T* antireflective coating. In addition, all lens edges are finished with a special pitch-black lacquer in a complex manual process to prevent the occurrence of reflections. STABLE IMAGE PERFORMANCE OVER THE ENTIRE FOCUSING RANGE: State-of-the-art camera systems and high-resolution digital image sensors demand more and more performance from the lens. The Floating Elements Design permits constantly high image performance. DURABILITY AND PROTECTION AGAINST THE ELEMENTS: The all-metal housing has special seals for protection against dust and splashes to expand the photographer's creative potential by guaranteeing the system's functional reliability.
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Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF 2096-561

The champion of bokeh The subject stands out with astounding clarity against a background that vanishes masterfully in the soft bokeh of the image composition. The highly precise, manual focus of the ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 lets the observer experience every single detail.The redesigned ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 lens is particularly suitable for portrait ph... moreotography. 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. Excellent imagery, even in difficult light conditions All lenses features a T antireflective coating from ZEISS. 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. Each focal length has its own individual optical design with the use of special types of glass displaying anomalous partial dispersion. This reduces the occurrence of color fringes at high-contrast edges of subjects to an absolute minimum. 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 minimization of coma, astigmatism and spherical aberrations enables constantly high resolution over the entire image field. The optics are designed to ensure full utilization of the performance provided by high-resolution camera systems. Regardless of what the future holds - with the Milvus Lenses from ZEISS you are optimally equipped any time, any place. 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 top-quality focusing mechanism moves smoothly without backlash, optimally supporting the photographer's creative interplay with the focal plane of high-speed fixed focal lengths. Changes are immediately visible in the viewfinder or display. The engraving in meters and feet and the focus scale provide additional support for manual focusing. The silent, continuous aperture setting and the long focusing range lay optimal conditions for video photography. Long-lasting product with
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Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF 2096-561

The champion of bokeh The subject stands out with astounding clarity against a background that vanishes masterfully in the soft bokeh of the image composition. The highly precise, manual focus of the ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 lets the observer experience every single detail.The redesigned ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 lens is particularly suitable for portrait ph... moreotography. 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. Excellent imagery, even in difficult light conditions All lenses features a T antireflective coating from ZEISS. 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. Each focal length has its own individual optical design with the use of special types of glass displaying anomalous partial dispersion. This reduces the occurrence of color fringes at high-contrast edges of subjects to an absolute minimum. 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 minimization of coma, astigmatism and spherical aberrations enables constantly high resolution over the entire image field. The optics are designed to ensure full utilization of the performance provided by high-resolution camera systems. Regardless of what the future holds - with the Milvus Lenses from ZEISS you are optimally equipped any time, any place. 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 top-quality focusing mechanism moves smoothly without backlash, optimally supporting the photographer's creative interplay with the focal plane of high-speed fixed focal lengths. Changes are immediately visible in the viewfinder or display. The engraving in meters and feet and the focus scale provide additional support for manual focusing. The silent, continuous aperture setting and the long focusing range lay optimal conditions for video photography. Long-lasting product with
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Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F 2096-560

The champion of bokeh The subject stands out with astounding clarity against a background that vanishes masterfully in the soft bokeh of the image composition. The highly precise, manual focus of the ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 lets the observer experience every single detail.The redesigned ZEISS Milvus 1.4/85 lens is particularly suitable for portrait ph... moreotography. 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. Excellent imagery, even in difficult light conditions All lenses features a T antireflective coating from ZEISS. 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. Each focal length has its own individual optical design with the use of special types of glass displaying anomalous partial dispersion. This reduces the occurrence of color fringes at high-contrast edges of subjects to an absolute minimum. 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 minimization of coma, astigmatism and spherical aberrations enables constantly high resolution over the entire image field. The optics are designed to ensure full utilization of the performance provided by high-resolution camera systems. Regardless of what the future holds - with the Milvus Lenses from ZEISS you are optimally equipped any time, any place. 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 top-quality focusing mechanism moves smoothly without backlash, optimally supporting the photographer's creative interplay with the focal plane of high-speed fixed focal lengths. Changes are immediately visible in the viewfinder or display. The engraving in meters and feet and the focus scale provide additional support for manual focusing. The silent, continuous aperture setting (de-click function with ZF.2 mount) and the long focusing range lay optimal conditions for video
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Video reviews

The Milvus line is one of the freshest in the Zeiss fleet. It includes 6 lenses at once, each of which deserves the honor of being called the best in its industry.

bokeh

The classic portrait Carl Zeiss Milvus 1.4/85 only loses a little in terms of sharpness to its fellow — the top lens and the dream of any photographer Carl Zeiss Otus 1.4/85. Synthetic tests and a real picture confirm this similarity. But the lens is especially cool at drawing bokeh — it turns out to be fabulous and nicely emphasizes the subject of the shooting, without distracting too much attention.

Peculiarities

There is no autofocus drive and image stabilization system on board the lens. Therefore, you should be prepared for the fact that you will have to catch the focus with your hands. You can navigate by a detailed focus scale, traditionally marked in metres and feet. And to avoid image blur in low light conditions, you need to additionally use a tripod.

Colour rendering

Colour reproduction deserves high praise — the lens accurately reproduces colours, making them moderately saturated. Stray tones and chromatic aberrations won't spoil the picture. Weatherproof is a bonus — you can shoot in the rain or snow without fear.

Portrait

There is certainly no point in taking a lens to perform any reporting tasks. It is designed for leisurely and thoughtful portrait shooting with spectacular background blur. It is worth saying that the lens handles with this task by 100%.

Reference. The term "bokeh" literally translates from Japanese as "blur" or "unsharpness". This value refers to the artistic blurring of the background, which separates the subject from the background. The level of background blur depends on the lens aperture and focal length (for example, 85mm f/1.4). And the shape of blurry objects outside the focus area depends on the design and number of aperture blades.