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Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4

Canon EF

Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4

Focal length
35 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
1174 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
125 mm

At a Glance

The Milvus 35mm F1.4 is a moderate wide-angle prime for Canon EF full frame. Its f/1.4 aperture allows short shutter times in dim light and a shallow depth of field. The lens focuses to 30 cm at 0.22x magnification. It is heavy at 1.2 kg. Focusing is manual, and street, reportage and everyday use fit it.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • At 1.2 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
35 mm
Max. focal length
35 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
14
Groups
11
Weight
1,174 g (2.59 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.6 (0.22×)
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)
Diameter
85 mm (3.35 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com, zeiss.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 fit?

The Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 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 56 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

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 35mm F1.4 compared

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

LensZeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMCZeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight1,174 g710 g710 g830 g
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm77 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm30 cm30 cm30 cm
Length125 mm111.5 mm111.5 mm120 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 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 35mm F1.4 weigh?

The Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 weighs 1,174 g. It is 125 mm long with a diameter of 85 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 use?

The Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 56 mm in full-frame terms.

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