I reviewed the “classic” Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 a few years ago, and concluded that it was a very compelling 50mm option for those that A) are not off-put by manual focus and B) want a much magnification figure than what most 50mm options provide. I am typically delighted by the focus action of Zeiss lenses, but I was less enchanted by the Makro-Planar 50mm, which had focus action definitely on the “heavier/stiffer” side. I was interested to see if the Milvus version of the lens had solved that ergonomic issue, and was intrigued in seeing if the newer Zeiss Milvus 2/50M lens stands out as a serious option even after the market has been saturated with a number of new 50mm lenses. I’ll be working to answer that question over the next few weeks. In the meantime, however, enjoy the images that I produce as a part of my review process. Shooting with a Zeiss lens is always a joy, and I think these images will tell the story why!

Images of the Zeiss Milvus 2/50M

Images Taken with the Zeiss Milvus 2/50M

Images Taken with the Zeiss Milvus 2/50M on Sony APS-C

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