Zeiss's manual-focus Makro-Planar 50mm for Nikon F — f/2 with close-focus macro capability and weather sealing.
The ZEISS Milvus 50mm f/2M ZF.2 is a manual-focus standard macro prime for Nikon F-mount full-frame, providing 1:2 half-life-size magnification at 0.24m. Eight elements in 6 groups (Planar design with floating elements). Nine aperture blades. 67mm filter thread. At 880g. De-clickable aperture ring.
Eight elements in 6 groups (Planar design with floating element). Nine aperture blades. The 67mm filter thread. At 880g the lens is heavy. Minimum focus distance of 0.24m (1:2 half-life-size magnification). Manual focus. De-clickable aperture ring (tool included for de-clicking). T* anti-reflective coating. f/2 maximum aperture. Full-frame coverage. Nikon F mount (ZF.2).
The Milvus 50mm f/2M (Makro) provides 1:2 magnification for close-up work while functioning as a standard normal prime: 0.24m MFD at half-life-size, suitable for flowers and small objects. The floating element design maintains optical correction quality across the focus range from 0.24m to infinity. The de-clickable aperture ring enables smooth aperture changes for video recording.
On the used market the ZEISS Milvus 50mm f/2M ZF.2 is available at Zeiss manual macro prime pricing. Condition checks: manual focus helicoid smoothness, 67mm front element for marks, de-click ring function. 1:2 maximum magnification (not 1:1). Manual focus only. Compatible with Nikon F-mount FX bodies.