The ATN PVS14-2 Night Vision Monocular Gen 2 Green Phosphorcan be helmet-mounted, attached behind weapon optics, or simply used handheld. It provides night-vision aid to one eye, leaving the other to retain its natural vision. This allows you to go back and forth between aided and unaided vision, important when operating in changing light conditions in the field. Other features include a built-in IR illuminator, low battery indicators, manual brightness control, and auto shut-off, which powers down the device within seconds when accidentally exposed to bright light.

Use Helmet-Mounted or Behind Optics    Resolution: 58-60 lp/mm    Auto-Gated/Thin-Filmed    Built-In IR Illuminator    Water Resistant    Automatic Brightness Control    Bright Light Cut-Off    Auto Shut-Off    MIL-STD-810 Compliant

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does the Milvus compare to the Contax Zeiss 21mm?

A: While also a manual focus lens like a Contax Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm, the Milvus offers an electronically controlled aperture on Canon EOS bodies, improved lens coatings and a weather sealed design.

Q: 2. Will the de-clicked iris work well with the video on my d780, or does it still need to be locked on like f16 for the Nikon CPU not to Fritz out. If it works well I will probably grab this and an 85 for my film making

A: The aperture of the ZEISS Milvus 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F has a de-click feature specifically for filmmaking applications. To use the manual aperture on the lens, you will need to set this in the camera menu (go to F5 customize command dials, aperture setting and change from sub-command dial to aperture ring).

Q: 3. Can the aperture ring be controlled in camera?

A: If you set/lock the lens to its minimum aperture setting on the lens, then yes, you can control the aperture via the control on the camera body.

Q: 4. is the manual focus linear or fly by wire?

A: The ZEISS MIlvus lenses are true manual focus and do not rely on electronics or motors to focus the lens groups.

Q: 5. Whats the difference with the Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 Makro-Planar ZE Macro?

A: The Milvus 1.4/50 ZE is designed for general purpose still and video applications, whereas the Milvus 2/50M ZE is optimized for close-focus applications and offers macro magnifications of 1:2 (half life size).

Q: 6. Will the Otus line come out with the Z mount?

A: The Otus lenses are designed for F and EF mount (D)SLR cameras, but can be used on mirrorless cameras via a compatible lens mount adapter. There are currently no plans to expand the range of mount offerings at this time.

Q: 7. How does this Milvus 21mm compare to the Contax Zeiss 21mm? Trying to decide if I want to buy the Milvus or buy the Contax Zeiss 21mm.

A: Other than the focal length similarity, both lenses are nearly the same size and weight, with a minimum focus distance of 3' (0.9 m). The depth of field scale and aperture setting can only be read from the front of the Biogon lens. Both lenses render beautifully, while the Biogon lens seems to have higher contrast, and the Contax has somewhat better resolution, and less contrast. The results with either lens are outstanding and mostly matter of personal choice.

Q: 8. Does this lens have auto-focus capability?

A: No, the Zeiss Otus line of lenses are strictly manual focus lenses, as would be the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F.

Q: 9. Canon focus screens

A: There are no interchangeable focus screens for the 5dmkiii. There is a focus confirmation beep with the center af point. If you have a eos1-n, 1-v, eos 3, or even a 5d up to mkii, they all accept the same screens. There is a split image/ microprism Fresnel (Ec-B) that would be helpful for those cameras; it is sold by B&H, but it is on backorder now. With 5dmkii just use af confirmation, or shoot in Live View and magnify to confirm focus. The microprism fresnel's are all in the Center anyway so it's the same deal. Wide open handheld with a figity subject is a tough. This lens is a powerful tool, but it does take a certain dedication to work with it. The results are worth the effort. Good luck!

Q: 10. How would you compare this with the Otus 85mm?

A: The first place to start is by comparing the technical data, in particular the MTF, vignetting and distortion charts. This will give you an objective overview, without influence of camera or subject matter. Of course, the latter has relevancy and the best way to compare is a side-by-side shoot out by renting the lenses from a reputable company. The datasheets are available for viewing at https://www.zeiss.com/content/dam/consumer-products/downloads/photography/datasheets/en/otus-lenses/datasheet-zeiss-otus-1485.pdf and https://www.zeiss.com/content/dam/consumer-products/downloads/photography/datasheets/en/otus-lenses/datasheet-zeiss-otus-14100.pdf