Fast Aperture/Normal Field of View. The 50mm focal length offers a normal field of view that’s useful for just about any type of photography. The f/1.4 aperture provides stellar low-light performance with a shallow depth of field. On APS-C models, the Milvus 50mm provides a 80mm-equivalent focal length.

Advanced Optics. Don’t be mistaken; this is an entirely different optical formula from the old ZE 50mm f/1.4 Planar. One aspherical element and four anomalous partial-dispersion glass elements within a floating-elements system combat distortions and aberrations, all while retaining sharpness and clarity at any aperture or focus distance. The enhanced T* anti-reflective coating controls ghosting and flare for a color-neutral image that still flaunts that famous high micro-contrast “Zeiss look.”

High-Quality Build. The Zeiss Milvus ZE 50mm f/1.4 for Canon features a weather-resistant construction with internal seals to guard against dust and moisture, while a blue sealing ring at the lens mount protects the lens-camera interface. The all-metal lens barrel has a frosted, anodized surface for increased durability.

Modern Manual Focus. This fully manual-focus lens features a 225° focus throw and rubberized focus ring for improved tactile control, while still providing electrical communication with the camera to control aperture and communicate EXIF data.