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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: Michael Erlewine on August 07, 2017, 22:16:26
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The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is not an Otus, but it is as close to one as I have seen a less expensive lens come. And it fills a gap in lenses that, as a close-up photographer, I need, although I have other 35mm lenses, but I don’t “like” them. Is it sharp? Yes, it is sharp, not ultra-ultra sharp, but sharp enough to pass the “sharp” test with me, easily. It does not distract me for lack of sharpness.
The color is good. There is some very, very minor fringing, I believe, but not enough for me not to use the lens. I am not so concerned with traditional one-off photos, but more in how the lens will stack. It stacks well for a wide-angle. Does it take extension? Yes, it takes the K1-Ring, 5.8mm of extension... pretty well, which is good for a wider-angle lens. It has 9 rounded blades.
The close range is 11.81 inches (30 cm), which is excellent. The filter is 72 mm. It is manual focus, which is all I use anyway. It has an ample focus-throw, which is wonderful, since many wide-angle lenses have a short focus-throw. According to all sources, this is a brand-new lens design, not the warmed-over of previous Zeiss lenses, and it shows. This is something new, a high-point for Zeiss with lower-priced lenses.
The only fault I have found so far (and it can be anticipated) is that it does not do super-well with highlights and light areas. It’s OK, and I can work around it, but the highlights seem to wash out a little early IMO.
I order, but send many lenses back. I believe I will keep this one.
Nikon D810, Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4
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The Milvus series is the re-badged version of older Zeiss ZF glass (if I'm not mistaken) ;-)
Glad you like it... ;-)
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damn, looks nice :o :o :o
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The Milvus series is the re-badged version of older Zeiss ZF glass (if I'm not mistaken) ;-)
Glad you like it... ;-)
Optically, yes. But the internal anti-flare means could be improved over the older version. Makro Planar 50/2.0 is reportedly superior to the "Classic" version in terms of the flare resistance.
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Beautiful shot Michael. This is the first review of "Zeiss Milvus 35/1.4" that I've came across. Thanks for sharing.
The shot above, was it a single frame or stack?
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The shot was stacked. Not so interested in single-shots, right now.
My understanding and the blurbs is that this is a NEW OPTICAL design and it sure look like it. I have gotten rid of my old Zeiss lenses like the 100mm and 50mm macros, etc., because of lack of correction.
Trust me, I am fussy. This is a really, really good lens IMO, at least so far in my tests. I just got it yesterday.
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The Milvus 354/1.4 is a new optical design compared to the ZF version.
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Just continuing to get to know the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4, this new design. What a great compromise between the price and weight of the Otus lenses and this Milvus 35mm. This is more APO than not, and sharper than I demand for comfort. As they say around here, “It’s all good!”
And no, that's not purple fringing around the edge of the flower. That's the flower. LOL.
With the Nikon D810
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Looks very good!
The Milvuses 18/2.8, 35/1.4, 50/1.4 and 85/1.4 are new designs.
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The Milvus 354/1.4 is a new optical design compared to the ZF version.
My bad! Sorry for the confusion.
Beautiful morning glory, Michael!
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OK, even better then!! Looks pretty good to me Michael! Less weight is certainly appreciated for your work.
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Just continuing to get to know the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4, this new design. What a great compromise between the price and weight of the Otus lenses and this Milvus 35mm. This is more APO than not, and sharper than I demand for comfort. As they say around here, “It’s all good!”
And no, that's not purple fringing around the edge of the flower. That's the flower. LOL.
With the Nikon D810
the rendering is very delicate :o :o :o