Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4
Prime lens with advanced optics for Portrait, low-light photography, studio work.
Prime lens f1.4 f-mount
Lens Review: Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4
The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 is a high-performance prime lens designed for full-frame DSLR cameras with Canon EF and Nikon F mounts. Renowned for its exceptional optical quality, it delivers outstanding sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity across the entire frame, even at its maximum aperture of f/1.4. The lens features an apochromatic design with anomalous partial dispersion elements and an aspherical element to minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations. Its robust all-metal construction ensures durability, while the smooth manual focus operation allows for precise control, making it ideal for portrait photography, low-light situations, and studio work.
Specifications
Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
85 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F (ZF.2)
Maximum aperture
F1.4
Minimum aperture
F16
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
11 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element and 6 anomalous partial dispersion elements)
Minimum focusing distance
0.8 m (31.5 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.12x
Filter size
86 mm
Dimensions
101 mm (diameter) x 138 mm (length)
Weight
1140 g (2.51 lbs)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
portrait, lowlight
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