Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M
Carl Sep 2015
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Carl Zeiss Milvus 50 mm f/2M

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2. It weighs 730 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2015. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This standard prime lens features a f/2 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, macro, close-up, low-light. The optical design incorporates 8 elements / 6 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2
Aperture
50mm
Focal
730 g
Weight
Sep 2015
Released
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Good for portraitlow-light
Street Documentary Everyday Macro Close-up
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2
Minimum aperture
f/22
Optical construction
8 elements / 6 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.24 m (9.45 inches)
Filter size
67 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F
Dimensions
81 x 75.3 mm
Weight
730 g (25.75 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday, Macro, Close-up, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.8% of the frame width

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