Zeiss Milvus 100mm F/2.0 Macro ZE Lens for Canon

The Milvus 100mm f/2.0 ZE Macro Lens is a full-frame compatible macro lens with a fast f/2 to f/22 aperture, floating elements system and an external rotating tripod mount. The focal length is equivalent to 160mm, which is considered an ideal focal length for close-up work. This lens has been designed for the highest possible image quality and functionality, making it ideal for both studio and field use.

The Milvus 100mm Macro Lens from Zeiss has been designed with a floating elements system which allows the front group of elements to move independently of the rear group as focus is adjusted. This system helps to minimize any adverse effects that may be caused by thermal expansion or contraction of either group.

This lens also features two anomalous partial dispersion elements which help to reduce chromatic aberrations throughout the entire aperture range and provide excellent sharpness at full aperture. Additionally, this lens has been treated with an anti-reflection coating that repels water and dirt particles from contacting internal optical surfaces.

Product Features in Detail

Excellent imagery, even in difficult light conditions
Outstanding stray light reduction is achieved by combining a number of optimally matched measures. In addition to the ZEISS T* coating, all lens edges are provided with a special pitch-black lacquer in a complex manual process. Light traps in mechanical components and specially designed surfaces are integrated to prevent the occurrence of reflections.

Future-proof solution for high-resolution camera systems
The excellent image performance of the ZEISS Milvus Lenses is sharply focused on the requirements of current and future high-performance digital cameras. Thanks to the low level of stray light allowed by the lens design, high-contrast images are also possible with increasing high dynamic ranges of the sensors (HDR). The optics are designed to ensure full utilization of the performance provided by high-resolution camera systems.

Creative still and video photography through precise, manual focusing
Manually focusing a lens means controlling and therefore actively composing an image gently and precisely from your fingertips. Here, a good ergonomic design makes all the difference. ZEISS Milvus Lenses feature a large rotation angle which enables pinpoint focusing. The silent, continuous aperture setting (de-click function with ZF.2 mount) and the long focusing range lay also optimal conditions for video photography.

Long-lasting product with protection against environmental influences
ZEISS Milvus Lenses will impress you not only due to their visual and haptic excellence, but also thanks to their inner qualities. Special seals for protection against dust and splashes expand the photographer's creative potential by guaranteeing the system's functional reliability even in environmentally difficult situations.

Stable image performance over the entire focusing range
The Floating Elements Design permits constantly high image performance in the focal plane – from the minimum object distance to infinity. This is accomplished by changing the axial distance between individual lens elements or element groups. The mechanical design of the ZEISS Milvus Lenses is highly complex and the workmanship must be extremely exact – both specialties of ZEISS.