The Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 is a classic normal-perspective prime lens that has long been valued for its versatility. Well suited to portraiture and landscapes, this 50mm focal length is also ideal for architecture, night street photography and photojournalism, making it a highly capable lens for a wide range of shooting conditions.

Large, bright maximum aperture for handheld shooting and beautiful bokeh

The fast f/1.4 aperture gives you greater flexibility, whether you are shooting outdoors in daylight or working in low light, such as inside an old church. By allowing more light into the camera, it helps support faster shutter speeds and reduces the risk of camera shake affecting important images.

That same bright aperture also makes it easy to achieve a shallow depth of field, with sharp subjects and softly blurred backgrounds. This popular look is a favourite for portrait photography, and the Milvus 50mm f/1.4 helps deliver it with ease.

Refined, durable construction

Zeiss has paid close attention to both design and handling. The lens features a rubberised manual focus ring, a smooth and silent manual aperture ring, an anodised metal lens barrel and weather-sealed construction. This rugged build gives you added confidence when shooting outdoors.

Sharp, detailed images with minimal distortion

Optically, the Milvus 50mm f/1.4 is engineered to deliver outstanding performance. Its floating element design includes four anomalous partial dispersion elements and aspherical elements, helping produce impressive sharpness and detail while keeping chromatic aberration to a minimum.

Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating is also included to help reduce flare and ghosting. The result is a highly versatile prime lens and a finely executed take on a timeless focal length.