A prime portrait-length lens characterized by its complex Planar construction, the Canon EF-mount ZEISS Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE Canon EF Lensfrom ZEISS Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE Canon EF Lensfeatures a fast maximum aperture along with a unique spherical design to produce especially smooth bokeh for selective focus applications. The Planar design incorporates seven anomalous partial dispersion glass elements to nearly eliminate chromatic aberrations and other distortions for clean, well-corrected imagery. A floating elements system is used, too, 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 strong 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.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    Seven Low Dispersion Elements    Planar Optical Design    ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating    Floating Elements System    Manual Focus Design, Rubber Focus Ring    Weather-Sealed Construction

Short telephoto prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 136mm equivalent focal length.

Impressively bright f/1.4 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.

Planar optical design affords high sharpness and consistent performance throughout the focusing range to suit photographing at a wide range of imaging scales.

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

Unique spherical design produces an especially smooth quality of bokeh to benefit portraiture and selective focus applications.

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.

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. Is this Manual Focus?

A: As with all the ZEISS Milvus lenses, the Milvus 1.4/25 ZE lens is manual focus. The lens does couple to the camera, meta data is transferred, aperture is controlled electronically and focus confirmation is active.

Q: 2. Can I use a regular Metabones adaptor to mount the Zeiss 85 mm to my Fuji X-T2?

A: There are any number of adapters available to use F-mount lenses on X-mount cameras, including the ZEISS Planar 1.4/85 ZF.2. Check out the following link for a listing: a href= https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=3420&fct=fct_camera-fitting-male_1595%7cfujifilm-x%2bfct_lens-fitting-female_1596%7cnikon&origSearch=lens+adapters&N=4077634486& target= _blank https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=3420&fct=fct_camera-fitting-male_1595%7cfujifilm-x%2bfct_lens-fitting-female_1596%7cnikon&origSearch=lens+adapters&N=4077634486&/a

Q: 3. Help. I can't seem to find in any discussion whether the Zeiss Planar T*85mm f/1.4 ZF (not the ZF.2) will work on a Nikon d810. May I know the difference between the ZF and th ZF.2?

A: The ZF is compatible with the D810, it simply does not communicate the exposure details as the ZF.2 version does.

Q: 4. Is this lens a USA item or an international lens ?Is the OP/Tech hood small is used for this lens ?

A: On the box it reads Exclusively for USA and Canada .The lens shade is deep not small like the old zf lenses but more like the Otus.

Q: 5. how would this lens do with the Canon C70 cinema camera? i realise that it is manual focus but then so are most cinema lenses

A: The ZEISS Milvus 25mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF will be compatible with the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R on the Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera (RF Mount), and it offers excellent results.

Q: 6. Does the lens hood come off?

A: Yes, the hood is removeable.

Q: 7. Is there any noticeable focus breathing when shooting video ?

A: No, not really. However the canon version does not have a manual aperture and this can cause problems depending on what you are shooting.

Q: 8. What is the main difference between the Milvus and the Zeiss Planar 50 1.4 ZF.2 ?

A: The most notable difference would be the Milvus lenses ability to de-click the aperture ring. This allows for silent adjustment making these lenses ideal for video.

Q: 9. Can this lens be attached to a SonyNEX-FS700R using an adapter?

A: I totally agreed with you, Pradip, every element in the chain of production should be at the same level, otherwise is pointless. BH recommended me the Metabones Canon EF Lens to Sony NEX Camera Lens Mount Adapter Mark IV to keep full funtionality :). Thank you. Have a nice day.

Q: 10. Will this lens function with the older Canon 1DS MK II?

A: The ZEISS ZE lenses are EF-mount compatible and can be used on any EOS camera model. Additional information about camera compatibility is located at: a href= http://www.zeiss.com/camera-lenses/en_de/website/photography/what_makes_the_difference/camera_mounts/ze_lenses.html. target= _blank http://www.zeiss.com/camera-lenses/en_de/website/photography/what_makes_the_difference/camera_mounts/ze_lenses.html./a