Zeiss
Milvus 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 for Nikon
Prime portrait-length lens
The Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 is a prime lens designed for FX format Nikon F mount DSLRs, and can also be used with DX models where it will provide a 75mm equivalent focal length. The fast f/1.4 maximum aperture makes this lens well-suited to working in low-light conditions and offers extended control over depth of field.
It uses the Distagon optical design to produce sharp imagery, even when working at the maximum aperture. Four anomalous partial dispersion elements and one aspherical element work to control chromatic aberrations and distortions, and a floating elements system ensures consistent performance when working with both near and distant subjects. A Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating has also been applied to significantly reduce ghosting and lens flare for improved contrast and colour.
It is a manual focus lens, and features a rubberized focus ring for precise focus control. Use the laser-engraved focusing and depth of field scales, along with an IR position dot and hard stops at both infinity and minimum focusing positions for easy focusing. It also features a manual aperture ring with clicked indicators throughout the aperture range that can be manually de-clicked for smooth, silent rotation, ideal for video applications. All Milvus-series lenses feature a durable frosted, anodized metal lens barrel surface along with a weather-sealed construction with internal seals to protect against dust and moisture.
The new ZF.2 lenses are an enhanced version of ZF lenses. They feature an electronic interface (CPU) that enables support of all important camera operating modes such as shutter priority, aperture priority and programmed auto exposure or manual exposure settings. Photographers no longer have to set the parameters in the camera menu as the lens now transmits standard data such as focal length, speed and the aperture setting to the camera.