A portrait-length prime featuring a high 1:2 maximum magnification for close-up shooting, the Canon EF-mount ZEISS Milvus 100mm f/2M Macro Lens Canon EFfrom ZEISS Milvus 100mm f/2M Macro Lens Canon EFfeatures a floating elements system for consistently high image quality when working with both near and distant subjects. Based on the classic Planar optical design, this lens features two anomalous partial dispersion glass elements to control aberrations and distortions for even illumination and sharpness throughout the aperture and focus ranges. An enhanced ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating has also been applied to lens elements to suppress flare and ghosting for increased contrast and clarity.

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/2 to f/22    Two Low Dispersion Elements    Planar Optical Design    ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating    Floating Elements System    1:2 Magnification, 1.4' Min. Focus    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 160mm equivalent focal length.

Ideal for macro shooting, this lens offers a half life-size 1:2 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1.4' to suit working with close-up subjects.

Bright f/2 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also enables extensive control over depth of field.

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

Two 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.

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. can you pull focus with this for wireless fallow focus? I heard no because unlike the other Miller's the focus ring moves up and down the length of the barrel but some people say that is not true only the barrel extends or contracts making the ring still work for fallow focus

A: Just keep in mind the focus is a 360 degree turn from start to finish. It is also super sharp, the slightest movement takes the subject out of focus, of course depending on distance from the subject.

Q: 2. Country of manufacture...?

A: The ZEISS Milvus 2/100 lens is designed by ZEISS in Germany and manufactured in Japan to our high standards.

Q: 3. Is the lens compatible with Nikon F100, like Aperture Priority, and with the CPU chip as well?

A: Yes, the ZEISS Milvus 100mm f/2M ZF.2 Macro Lens for Nikon F is compatible with the Nikon F100 35mm SLR Camera. ZF.2 lenses support all key modes (e.g. aperture priority, shutter priority, program AE or manual exposure settings) on camera models equipped with an electronic interface (e.g. current Nikon DSLR cameras, and the F100). To do so, simply lock the aperture ring in the largest f-stop (e.g. 16) shown in orange. The lens is a manual focus lenses with CPU chip.

Q: 4. Curious, how can you do maKros if this lens makes only 1:2? Does Zeiss make extension tubes that B&H does not carry? Would not mount a Kenko behind this lens :-)Thank you.

A: Lenses are considered a macro if they have a magnification ratio of 1:2 or greater. Any 3rd party extension tube would be compatible with the ZEISS Milvus 2/100 and would not impact the image quality, since there are no additional optics introduced.

Q: 5. How many blades in the f/stop mechanism?

A: This lens will have a 9 blade aperture.

Q: 6. Can you use Lee filters on this lens?

A: Yes, the ZEISS Milvus 100mm f/2M ZE Macro Lens for Canon EF uses a 67mm filter size. So all you need to make sure is that the you get a 67mm Lee adapter ring that is for the specific Lee holder you want.

Q: 7. Is it a plastic hood that will protect the lens or a metal hood that will transmit shock and warp or ding??

A: The lens hood is metal.

Q: 8. Is this a good lens for portaits or is it specifically conceived for macro?Using it for portraits will it be using a great lens for the wrong application?Thanks for clarifying

A: The ZEISS Milvus 2/100M lens incorporates a floating lens element design, which optimizes the focus from macro through infinity. As a result, the lens can also be used as a short telephoto or portrait lens.

Q: 9. I’m wanting to digitize a lifetime of 35mm film, and rephotographing rather than scanning seems to be the only practical way due to time and speed of operation. Concerned that this lens does not do 1:1. Was this limitation part of the optical design, or will an extension tube solve the problem? Any advice how to proceed, or an alternate approach?

A: ZEISS designed the Milvus Makro lenses with faster, f/2 apertures compared to other macro lenses. This resulted in a lens with a 1:2 magnification ratio, but that was also a useful short tele lens for portraiture and other applications. If image magnifications of 1:1 or higher are required, then extension tubes or extension bellows are useful accessories and do not impact the image quality.

Q: 10. How would this f2/M look in a medium shot during an interview in comparison to the f/1.4 ZE?

A: This is a difficult question to answer, since some of the differences are subjective. If judging contrast and sharpness, you can view the MTF charts in the technical data sheets located at a href= http://zeiss.com/photo. target= _blank zeiss.com/photo./a This will allow you to compare how the Milvus 2/50M appears at wide open aperture to the new Milvus 1.4/50. Aside from this, the main differences are in the DOF and out of focus qualities. In this case, neither is better than the other, it is a matter of your own tastes and needs.