Zeiss Announces Milvus 135mm f/2 for Nikon and Canon DSLRs
See my Zeiss DSLR lenses wish list and other wish lists at B&H Photo.
Get the new Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 at B&H Photo.
See also last year’s Understanding the new Zeiss Milvus Lineup.
With the same optical formula as the Zeiss ZF.2/ZE 135mm f/2 APO-Sonnar but improved lens coatings, the Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 drops the APO designation, this being the new naming approach and not one I’m a fan of, but there it is.
The Milvus badge means the Milvus ergonomics and weather sealing, a big plus for the 135/2, which I can testify to by direct handling.
Focal length: | 135mm |
Aperture scale: | f/ 2 – f/22 (1/2 stop clicks) |
Focusing range: | 0.80m (2.62')– infinity |
Angular field, diag./horiz. | 18,7° / 15,6° / 10,5° |
Coverage at close range: | 5.71 x 3.78″ (145 x 96 mm) |
Image ratio at close range: | 1:4 |
Number of elements/groups: | 11/8 |
Entrance pupil position ( in front of image plane) | 34,5mm (1.36′′) |
Filter thread: | M77 x 0,75 |
Weight: | ZF.2: 1059 g / 37.4 oz ZE: 1123 g / 39.6 oz |
Dimensions (with caps): | ZF.2: 129.1 mm / 5.08 in ZE: 132.1 mm / 5.20 in |
Street price: | about $2199 |