A prime medium telephoto distinguished by its bright design and sophisticated optics, the Nikon F-mount Milvus 135mm f/2 ZF.2 from ZEISS is a Sonnar-type lens offering high sharpness, speed, and accurate contrast and color rendering. The optical design utilizes four anomalous partial dispersion glass elements to nearly eliminate chromatic aberrations and other distortions for clean, well-corrected imagery. A floating elements system is also used, for consistent performance throughout the focusing range, in order to achieve even sharpness and clarity. An enhanced ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating has also been applied to significantly reduce ghosting and lens flare for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in difficult lighting conditions.

The manual focus design is complemented by a rubberized focus ring for fine-tuned, precise control over your focus position. Additionally, Milvus-series lenses also feature an equally aesthetic and durable frosted, anodized metal lens-barrel surface along with a weather-sealed construction to protect against dust and moisture.

F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22    Four Low Dispersion Elements    Sonnar Optical Design    ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating    Floating Elements System    Manual Focus Design, Rubber Focus Ring    Manual Aperture Ring Can Be De-Clicked    Weather-Sealed Construction

Short telephoto prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 202.5mm equivalent focal length.

Impressively bright f/2 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in low-light conditions and also provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.

Sonnar optical concept suits the combination of a large maximum aperture and long focal length, and also contributes to notable sharpness, well-controlled flare, and high contrast.

Four anomalous partial dispersion elements are used to significantly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for increased clarity and color fidelity.

ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections and provide greater contrast and color fidelity.

Floating elements system helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the entire focusing range, from 2.6' to infinity.

Manual focus design is benefitted by focusing and depth of field scales along with hard stops at both infinity and minimum focusing positions.

Manual aperture ring has clicked indicators throughout aperture range. Using the included De-Click Tool, this ring can be mechanically 'de-clicked' for smooth, silent rotation throughout the aperture range; making it ideal for video applications.

Weather-resistant construction includes internal seals to guard against dust and moisture as well as a blue sealing ring at the lens mount to protect the lens-camera interface.

All-metal lens barrel has a frosted, anodized surface along with a rubberized focusing ring for both durability and improved tactile control.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens have hard stops?

A: Yes the lens does have hard stops and you can use the aperture ring manually if you so choose; however, there is also an option to de-click the aperture ring using a tiny tool that is included with the lens. It is very simple to do. So if you are shooting video or you just prefer to not have hard stops than you can use the lens this way. If you prefer hard stops it can do that too! Best of both worlds

Q: 2. Is this lens compatible with the Nikon D500?

A: I have used one on the D850 for four months and it is exquisite. The dynamic range is better than I remember the scene with my naked eye. Doesn't seem possible but the proof is there --- shadow detail, no washed-out highlights.

Q: 3. Hows the IR performance of this lens?

A: The ZEISS Milvus lens family are designed for use in the visible spectrum and feature anti-reflection coatings that limits the amount of UV and IR transmission. While the lens can be used for IR applications and includes an IR focusing mark, the light transmission will be below 50% in the NIR range and less over 1,000nm. Our recommendation is to rent the lens and test to see if it meets your particular needs.

Q: 4. Hi, is this lens suitable for astrophotography?

A: High quality, (Zeiss) fast (f/2.8 or faster) wide angle (full frame sensor 35mm or wider) lenses are what you need for astrophotography. This lens ticks all the boxes.

Q: 5. I assume this will work with the canon R5 and the EF lens adapter?

A: Yes the Zeiss Milvus 25mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF can fit an EOS R5 by way of an EF-R lens adapter.

Q: 6. How does this lens perform wide open for astrophotography?

A: You can judge the performance of the Milvus 1.4/25 lens by reviewing the MTF chart in the data sheet. ZEISS provides the performance at wide open and stopped down, so you can compare the results to determine both the sharpness at f/1.4 and at f/4. The lens performs very well at wide-open and would be well suited for astrophotography. The data sheet is available at: a href= https://www.zeiss.com/content/dam/camera-lenses/files/service/download-center/datasheets/milvus-lenses/datasheet-zeiss-milvus-1425.pdf target= _blank https://www.zeiss.com/content/dam/camera-lenses/files/service/download-center/datasheets/milvus-lenses/datasheet-zeiss-milvus-1425.pdf/a

Q: 7. Apertura of the lenses manual?

A: Unfortunately, I am not sure what you are asking based on the phrasing of your inquiry listed above. If you are asking for the aperture of the ZEISS Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE Lens for Canon EF, the lens would have a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/22. If that was not your question, I would have to recommend e-mailing your inquiry to askbh@bhphoto.com and we will attempt to assist you via e-mail.

Q: 8. With an adapter canon to sony FE, does it share metadata with a FX9, does it let the Gyro data and recognize the focal lenght?

A: From information made available to us, adapted lenses that have electronic contacts/communication will share lens EXIF metadata, such as focal length and manufacturer. In regards to Catalyst stabilization, according to Sony, the FX9's gyro-data for post-processing is recorded using the camera's gyroscope and the lens will likely have no bearing on it.

Q: 9. This one (Milvus) or that one (Loxia) for Sony A7R II.

A: I purchased for the Canon 5DRs

Q: 10. Would the Zeiss Large Lens Gear fit this or do you recommend a different one for cinemod?

A: The ZEISS Lens Gear (Large) is not compatible with the ZEISS Milvus 15mm f/2.8 ZE Lens for Canon EF.