[0.4 oz / 11.3 g] Got a copy of this lens from one of the first early batches that shipped. The construction is rock solid. The manual focus and focus markings are buttery and bold, with more throw distance then any of the Nikon G lenses I own. It does not interface well with my D610 body if I want to manually adjust aperture on the lens dial. De-clicking the aperture and using it on the D610 is also weird as a spring or lever on the D610 prevents the loosely adjusted aperture dial from staying in place well. Those can be problems, but I don't care about those in the big scheme. If taken this lens for two still photo assignments and had great results with mild paced action sports. When I focused the lens manually properly, the images were stunning. Overall I've been using this lens on the Sony FS5 using one of two Metabones adapters, a speed-booster ultra and another just Nikon F to Sony E-mount adapter. I LOVE this lens for video, which is primarily why I purchased it. As of today I plan to add the Milvus 50mm 1.4 and 85 1.4 lenses to my camera bag as soon as possible. I'm not seeing any relevant issue of chromatic aberration and wide open in real world use I'm not seeing any distortion or vignetting worth noting, if any. This lens has some weight to it.

[0.06 lb] Build quality is outstanding! Great results if used properly. I found it hard to use on a most crowded and noisy place since I rely on my cameras focus sound as I can?t hear it when it hit the focus so you have to look at the light it get the focus. It?s a little challenging to use in a noisy place at least for me. But the color and sharpness the photo it produces is amazing! I have the lens for 6 months now and I love it! Although it?s not my general lens to use but surely I?m keeping it for years to come

[0.4 oz / 11.3 g] It's my first manual focus lens, and it's already changing my shooting process for the better.

[0.06 lb] I was going to buy the Canon 35mm lens, but am happy I opted for this instead. Quality is excellent. Yes, heavier than most, but it hasn't been a huge issue and I've gone on several hikes with it, carrying it, etc. No problems with camera shake or focus issues (which I have had with Canon lenses). I tested my ability to hand hold down to 1/15 and was able to do it (never with the Canon lens). The manual focus is not a problem ... as another reviewer suggested, I use the focus assist (green light in the viewfinder). The resulting photos are stunning and I've eliminated a lot of issues I was having with Canon lenses, which frees me up to focus on more important things, like getting the shot. I'm probably going to trade up my Canon 50mm lens for the Zeiss eventually. Other things: background blur is nice, chromatic aberration is definitely a thing under certain conditions, if you want a light-weight lens, then reconsider. But, this lens has brought my confidence in my photographic ability back (because I was having so many performance issues with the Canon lenses I was doubting myself). Glad I bought this and would recommend it.

[0.4 oz / 11.3 g] Bit the bullet and decided to give manual focus lens a try. This lens is awesome, very sharp, great build and smooth, accurate focus.

Worth every cent...

[0.06 lb] Most people are concerned with sharpness. I have never had a 35mm prime that's sharper wide open at f/2. When mounted on a 60mp sensor camera this Milvus delivers the same amazing resolution at f/1.4 as my $6K Leica Summilux FLE. The trade-off in this case is probably weight, it is quite heavy/bulky for a f/2 35mm prime. Perhaps this lens phenomenal performance helps explain the absence of Zeiss Otus 35mm - there's simply no need, no room for improvement over this Milvus. Frankly, for roughly a thousand dollars this lens is a bargain, if you don't mind the weight.

[0.06 lb] The feel in hand, richness of colour, and subject isolation make this lens one or my favourites. I can't believe the price of this product versus the other options I've tried (including the Nikon 28mm f1.4). Yes, the manual focus is a hassle, but the results can be oh, so enjoyable!

[0.06 lb] I needed a 35mm lens in my bag for mostly grab shots and some landscape. I am using this manual focus lens on my D850 and the sharpness and micro-contrast are incredible. I have retired my older 24-70mm non-VR zoom lens and will be adding other Zeiss primes. By holding the lens underneath near the lens cap I am able to handhold this shooting the D850. The CA is there, but it is not severe and easily correctable in LR. The range finder on the D850 is very good and I have found that by focusing just to the right of the left arrow (in front) as the circle appears is the sharpest focus. For my first Zeiss lens I am very happy and will be adding more as $$ permits. I will say the focus peaking feature of the D850 works well in Live View and I also have found that you can rack this lens to infinity and be safe it is in focus due to the hard stop at infinity on the Zeiss. I am hoping the Nikon Z7 will be just as compatible with the Zeiss ZF.2 lenses.

[0.06 lb] I LOVED THIS LENS SINCE THE MOMENT I TOOK IT OUT OF THE BOX. THE CONSTRUCTION IS GREAT AS EXPECTED FROM ZEISS. NO AUTO FOCUS MAY BOTHER SOME PEOPLE BUT, IF YOU GET USED TO IT, YOU WILL END UP ENJOYING IT. SHARPNESS IS AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN ANY OTHER LENS OUT THERE IN THE MARKET. BUT WHERE THIS LENS COMES AHEAD OF ANY LENS OF THE SAME PRICE OR EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE ONES IS: IT'S UNIQUE RENDITION OF COLOR, HERE THERE IS NO EQUAL. BEAUTIFUL LENS. I HIGHLY RECOMEND IT.

[0.06 lb] Sharpest lens I have ever owned, and just a lovely thing to behold. I'm a landscape guy, so the 35mm focal length (full-frame) is kinda my normal lens. Never seen one better.