Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 ZE 135mm
The Sonnar optical design with four low-dispersion elements and ZEISS T* coating delivers exceptional sharpness and contrast even at f/2, while the all-metal, weather-sealed barrel provides robust, tactile durability. Its manual focus design with a long, rubberized focus ring and floating elements system enables precise control for critical focusing at its 1:4 magnification. This lens is best for portrait photographers who prioritize optical rendering and build quality over autofocus speed.
Focal length 135mm
Aperture f/2
Mount Canon EF
Weight 1120 g
32 Overall Score
Price €0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 135 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 800 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 ZE 135mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO II H-HSA12035 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1120 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 326 | 306 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 ZE 135mm | 53.6 | 88.4 | 16 | 48.4 | 50.2 | 90 | 7.5 | 33.7 | 2.8 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.3 | 86.6 | 90.8 | 82.6 | 83.5 | 80.8 | 78.6 | 89.4 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.6 | 69.6 | 84.9 | 91.1 | 83.5 | 63.5 | 89.5 | 85 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.2 | 86.6 | 76.1 | 84.9 | 88.5 | 83.5 | 91.3 | 68.2 | 69.4 | 36.7 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.7 | 73.3 | 40.1 | 79.1 | 76.8 | 44.4 | 95.8 | 89.4 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO II H-HSA12035 Compare | 98.1 | 81.3 | 86 | 67.3 | 86.8 | 83.5 | 63.5 | 80.5 | 12.9 | 96.9 |
