Reviews written by RobertoVicenza

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Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4

Pros: Build quality and gaskets, optical quality and flare, concave front lens.

Cons: Weight, slight chromatic aberration only in particular situations, abnormal focus ring compared to the fixed parts of the barrel.

Opinion: Optics well built and destined to last over time, purchased used had no trace of dust on the inner lenses as proof of good seal with respect to atmospheric agents. Oversized focus ring compared to the fixed parts of the barrel: we don't have sailor's hands to focus and pianist's hands to arm/disarm the optics... Problem solved in part with high viscosity spray grease in the interstices of the ring nut. Fixed definitively by blocking it with precision to infinity with black adhesive tape ... Adhesive tape that I usually apply even in the most exposed parts as protection, in this case in the front edge. Compared to the sigma art that I had previously, the dimensions are smaller and partly compensate for the greater weight (the feeling is a better grip), also the concave front lens is more protected from close encounters, so much so that it could be done without the hood saving on weight and bulk ... I recommend doing tests to evaluate whether to omit it in certain lighting situations or to replace it with a 67mm hood ring, the one supplied for me is too bulky. Optically, it has less flare than sigma, that's the only reason I made the replacement. For the rest, the "weak" sides must go and look for them: slight chromatic aberration on large openings, but only in the out of focus and especially on apsc. In fullframe slight smudges in the resolution visible in a small area in the extremes of the angles zooming at 10x, I always refer to the sigma art on which these defects seemed less evident to me. Everything ok instead going down (slightly) along the side edges, even with f1.4 opening. I still have to do field tests, but overall and considering the type of photography I do I am already satisfied with the exchange.

sent on May 10, 2023