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ZEISS Milvus 25mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF

BH #ZE2514MZE • MFR #2096-551
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ZEISS Milvus 25mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Seven Low Dispersion Elements
  • Two Aspherical Elements
An impressive wide-angle lens featuring an equally impressive bright maximum aperture, the Canon EF-mount Milvus 25mm f/1.4 ZE from ZEISS is a versatile prime well-suited to variety of shooting applications, including landscape, nature, architecture, interior, and astrophotography. Its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture greatly benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers enhanced control over depth of field for using selective focus techniques. Complementing the focusing control is a sophisticated Distagon-type optical design, which employs two aspherical elements and seven anomalous partial dispersion elements to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations for improved 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.
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ZEISS Milvus 25mm f/1.4 Overview

An impressive wide-angle lens featuring an equally impressive bright maximum aperture, the Canon EF-mount Milvus 25mm f/1.4 ZE from ZEISS is a versatile prime well-suited to variety of shooting applications, including landscape, nature, architecture, interior, and astrophotography. Its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture greatly benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers enhanced control over depth of field for using selective focus techniques. Complementing the focusing control is a sophisticated Distagon-type optical design, which employs two aspherical elements and seven anomalous partial dispersion elements to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations for improved 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.

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.

Wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 40mm 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.
Distagon optical concept affords high sharpness, well-corrected image quality from edge-to-edge, and very low field curvature.
Seven anomalous partial dispersion elements are used to significantly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for increased clarity and color fidelity.
Two aspherical elements control distortion and spherical aberrations in order to produce greater sharpness and more accurate rendering.
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 9.8" 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.

ZEISS Milvus 25mm f/1.4 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
25mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
81°
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84" / 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.22x
Optical Design
15 Elements in 13 Groups
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.74 x 4.84" / 95 x 123 mm
Weight
2.7 lb / 1225 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.11 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6 x 6.7 x 5.65"

ZEISS Milvus 25mm f/1.4 Reviews

Great for astrophotography.

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-03

I just tried it out thus last week on my Nikon D610 that has been modified for full spectrum wavelengths. A 45 second exposure at ISO 100 at f/1.4 using a star tracker yielded pinpoint sharp stars with no chromatic aberrations.

Wow!

By M E
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-24

The lens Is giving me images beyond my wildest dreams. This an update on my earlier review. I have canon 24 tar oil zeiss 21, 24,35,85,135 milvus and rented otus 28. Using canon 5d Mk 4. I shoot landscapes. I am ecstatic about the images from this lens. The 21 and 28 otus was fantastic, but the color and transparency of this lens is phenomenal. One series of shots at golden hour is truly breathtaking. I’m actually so excited about these images I can’t stop thinking about them. Medium format look. I will update further when take this lens to the Tetons. Distance resolution is the next big test vs otus 28. I did a Milky Way shot at f1.8 and did have coma on sides. I’ll recheck ay f2, f2.8 shortly.

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I assume this will work with the canon R5 and the ...

I assume this will work with the canon R5 and the EF lens adapter?
Asked by: michael
Yes using one of the Canon EF to RF adapters will work with this lens.
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2021-07-23

how would this lens do with the Canon C70 cinema ...

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
Asked by: Jui Hsiang
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.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-07-11

With an adapter canon to sony FE, does it share ...

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?
Asked by: Yann
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.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-11-02

Is this lens (MFR #2096-550) compatible with ...

Is this lens (MFR #2096-550) compatible with Nikon D7000? The compatibility list shows D7100 and D7200 so I assume it is, but wanted to be sure.
Asked by: Chi
Yes
Answered by: Jon
Date published: 2021-04-19

Does the lens hood come off?

Does the lens hood come off?
Asked by: Frank
All of the lens shades on the ZEISS Milvus lenses are removable and can be reversed on the lens for storage.
Answered by: ZEISS Camera Lenses
Date published: 2020-10-30

Hi, is this lens suitable for astrophotography?

Hi, is this lens suitable for astrophotography?
Asked by: Anas
Yes, however like the answer below, the 18mm is better. It does not have a true infinity focus. You must focus and tape it down before you lose the light.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-08-17

question

Is this Manual Focus?
Asked by: Shawn
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.
Answered by: ZEISS Zeiss Expert
Date published: 2022-11-21

question

Does this lens have internal focusing? I would be using it with a matte box and would like to keep the option of filters open.
Asked by: Mathew
The ZEISS Milvus 1.4/25 features internal focusing and there is no front telescoping of the barrel while focusing.
Answered by: ZEISS Zeiss Expert
Date published: 2018-08-27
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