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Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Milvus Lens Compared to the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Classic Lens
| Specifications | Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Milvus Lens | Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Classic Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2015 | 2010 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 10/9 | 7/6 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 46° | 45° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 39° | 38° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 26° | 26° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 32.5 oz (922g) | 12.4 oz (350g) |
| Actual Weight | 29.3 oz (830g) | 13.4 oz (380g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.3 oz (65g) | 1.2 oz (35g) |
| In-Use Weight | 31.6 oz (895g) | 14.6 oz (415g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.25 x 3.84” (82.5 x 97.5mm) | 2.6 x 2.72” (66 x 69mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.26 x 3.71” (83 x 94.3mm) | 2.81 x 2.17” (71.4 x 55.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 3.78” (96mm) | 2.47” (62.7mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | / N | |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.07” (1.7mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Focus Extension Length | 0.3” (7.6mm) | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.49 x 1.69” (88.6 x 42.8mm) | 2.98 x 1.18” (75.8 x 30mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.07 - 5.13” (128.7 - 130.4mm) | 3.18 - 3.48” (80.7 - 88.3mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 2.33” (59.1mm) | 0.9” (22.8mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 58mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | MF Only | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 225° | 220° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Engraved | Y / Engraved |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 17.72” (450mm) | 17.72” (450mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 17.56” (446mm) | 17.01” (432mm) |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.15x | 0.15x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | / | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / | Y / |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 5.94' | 50mm = 5.84' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1812mm | 50mm = 1781mm |
| Review | Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Milvus Lens | Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Classic Lens |
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