The rumored new Zeiss Milvus 25mm f/1.4 (1.4/25) full frame DSLR lens is now officially announced. US pricing is $2,399 (available for pre-order).
Press release and technical specifications:
With its new wide-angle focal length, the ZEISS Milvus family now boasts eleven lenses for single-lens reflex cameras, including four focal lengths with a maximum aperture of 1.4, which are perfect for videographers too.
OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 2017-10-18.
The ZEISS Milvus 1.4/25 is the latest focal length to be added to ZEISS’s largest range of lenses for full-frame single-lens reflex cameras. The lens, which was developed for the DSLR systems from Canon1 is a trademark or registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group. and Nikon2 is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation., is suitable primarily for landscape and architecture photography, and for journalistic shots and videos. “The completely new optical design ensures superior performance across the entire image field,” says Christophe Casenave, Product Manager at ZEISS. “This results in high-contrast photos and a harmonious bokeh.”
Thanks to a maximum aperture of 1.4, this lens can even capture exceptional images in poor light. “Even at full aperture, there are hardly any color fringes,” says Casenave. “The finest details can be reproduced in high definition and contrast all the way into the corners.” The metal housing is what makes the lens robust, and its dirt and dust protection even makes the ZEISS Milvus 1.4/25 ready for action in adverse weather. The large 172-degree focus rotation angle enables precise manual focusing for adding creative touches to photos and videos.
Featuring eleven focal lengths ranging from 15 to 135 millimeters, including two macros, the ZEISS Milvus family covers a host of applications, such as portrait, landscape, architecture and street photography. “We can offer every photographer just the right lens,” says Casenave.
The four ZEISS Milvus focal lengths 25, 35, 50 and 85 millimeters with an aperture of 1.4 are just perfect for filming. Thanks to their high speed, they are suitable primarily for interviews and documentaries where the videographer can utilize natural light. Thanks to the de-click function in the version for the Nikon-Mount the aperture can be adjusted continuously. ZEISS Lens Gears in a range of sizes permit the use of follow-focus systems.
The ZEISS Milvus 1.4/25 retails for 2,399 euros incl. 19 percent sales tax (RRP) or 2.399US$ and will be available starting 2 November 2017.
You will find further information at www.zeiss.com/photo/milvus1425.
| Focal length | 25 mm |
| Aperture range | f/1.4 – f/16 |
| Lens elements / Groups | 15 / 13 |
| Focusing range | 0,252 m (9.93’’) - ∞ |
| Free working distance | 0,093 m (3.66’’) - ∞ |
| Angular field (diag. / horiz. / vert.) | 81,2° / 70,8° / 50,4° |
| Diameter of image field | 43 mm (1.69″) |
| Flange focal distance | ZF.2: 46,50 mm (1.83″)
ZE: 44,00 mm (1.73″) |
| Coverage at close range (MOD) | 170,7 mm x 112,1 mm (6.72‘‘ x 4.41‘‘) |
| Image ratio at MOD | 1 : 4.6 |
| Entrance pupil position ( in front of image plane) | 127,0 mm (5.00’’) |
| Rotation angle of focusing ring (inf – MOD) | 172° |
| Diameter max. | ZF.2: 95,2 mm (3.75‘‘)
ZE: 95,2 mm (3.75‘‘) |
| Diameter of focusing ring | ZF.2: 82,5 mm (3.25‘‘)
ZE: 82,5 mm (3.25‘‘) |
| Length (without lens caps) | ZF.2: 123,3 mm (4.85‘‘)
ZE: 122,5 mm (4.82‘‘) |
| Length (with lens caps) | ZF.2: 138,0 mm (5.43‘‘)
ZE: 140,2 mm (5.52‘‘) |
| Weight | ZF.2: 1171 g (41.3 oz)
ZE: 1225 g (43.2 oz) |
