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Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2

Canon EF

Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2

Focal length
100 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
843 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
44 cm
Length
104 mm
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At a Glance

The Milvus 100mm F2 is a short telephoto prime for Canon EF and full frame. Its f/2 aperture allows shorter shutter times and a shallow depth of field, which suits portraits. The close focus distance is 44 cm. Focusing is manual only, and the lens weighs 843 g.

Good for

  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
100 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
8
Weight
843 g (1.86 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
44 cm (17.32 in)
Length
104 mm (4.09 in)
Diameter
81 mm (3.19 in)
Released
October 2015

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 fit?

The Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 160 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensZeiss Milvus 100mm F2Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans FocusMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II
Focal length100 mm100 mm105 mm100 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2.8
Weight843 g680 g745 g390 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm67 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance44 cm44 cm90 cm90 cm
Length104 mm113 mm99 mm115 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 weigh?

The Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 weighs 843 g. It is 104 mm long with a diameter of 81 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 use?

The Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 is 44 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 160 mm in full-frame terms.

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