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Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro

Canon EF

Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
730 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm
Length
75 mm
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At a Glance

This manual standard lens with macro capability for full frame Canon EF has a 50 mm focal length and an f/2 aperture. A magnification of 1:2 and a minimum focus distance of 24 cm cover close-up work. It suits macro, product, everyday and street photography.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Everyday
  • Street

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
8
Groups
6
Weight
730 g (1.61 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm (9.45 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
75 mm (2.95 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 50mm F2 Macro fit?

The Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro 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 80 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 50mm F2 Macro compared

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

LensZeiss Milvus 50mm F2 MacroZeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 IISchneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2.8f/2.8
Weight730 g530 g200 g1,400 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm52 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance24 cm24 cm40 cm65 cm
Length75 mm88 mm60 mm128 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro 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 50mm F2 Macro weigh?

The Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro weighs 730 g. It is 75 mm long with a diameter of 81 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro use?

The Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

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