Name: Otus 85mm F1.4
Brand: Zeiss
SKU: 371
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

high contrast and excellent saturation
ideal compact and convenient carrying solution for
focus ring is nicely sized and in ideal-to-slightly-forward position

chromatic aberrations are therefore significantly below the defined limits
manual-focus-only lens
the lens hood does not fit over the step-up ring

Elements: 11
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 85 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 - Pros & Cons

high contrast and excellent saturation
ideal compact and convenient carrying solution for
focus ring is nicely sized and in ideal-to-slightly-forward position
solid and well-built
exceptionally smooth to operate
Sharpness is quite excellent as well
it works fantastically
Zeiss Otus 85 mm is really superior
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
a fine
lightweight lens and an excellent value
it works well
the difference is clear
good lens for an affordable price
Otus looks amazing wide open
Sigma is a great lens optically
softness and sharpness
The new Tamron is surprisingly good for the money
The long focus throw allows for very precise focus at all distances
Otus has a very smooth body with relatively little Ã¢ÂÂinterruptionsÃ¢ÂÂ
texture very nice for grip and focus

chromatic aberrations are therefore significantly below the defined limits
manual-focus-only lens
the lens hood does not fit over the step-up ring
85mm is not reserved only for portrait photography
the front element does not rotate during focusing
No reproduction or re use without written permission
performance here is also markedly inferior
4 Planar T* ZE is big and heavy
missing when shooting with lesser optics
lack of chromatic aberrations keeps that resolution from being marred
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one limited Sony series
too expensive compare to nikon or canon lenses
Cheap is too negative of a term
cost-is-no-object lens does have focus shift
no longer fair to penalize the latest camera bodies with lesser lenses
Big
heavy
and expensive
Nikon SLRs support interchangeable focus screens

Zeiss - Video Reviews (3)

The Battle of the Bokeh: 85mm f/1.4 Zeiss Otus vs Sony GM

Carl Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 Hands-on Review with Samples

Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Canon EF Nikon F

Aperture max	1.4
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	yes
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Elements	11
Groups	9
Power zoom	no

Weight	40.21 oz
Diameter	3.98 in
Length	5.43 in
Filter size	3.39 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 85
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.80
Distance scale	yes
Focus distance limiter	no

Colour of product	Black
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes

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Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 Zeiss - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.5

Based on 5 reviews

Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 Zeiss Otus 1.4/85 Review

PCMAG

Published: 08.09.2014

Zeiss Otus 1.4/85 Review

4.5

The Zeiss Otus 1.4/85 is a lens with perfect optics that's capable of magical results at f/1.4.

DustinAbbott.net

Published: 10.12.2014

Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* Review - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer and Reviewer Dustin Abbott shares his opinion on the lens that has impressed him above all others - the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4.

Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 29.06.2015

Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* is a premium short-telephoto prime lens for Canon and Nikon 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The manual-focus Otus 85mm offers a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality. Read our Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* review now...

Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 Otus Readings: the Zeiss 85 F1.4 Otus Comparison

DPReview

Published: 29.06.2015

Otus Readings: the Zeiss 85 F1.4 Otus Comparison

When the Zeiss 85mm F1.4 Otus rolled into our office in both Canon and Nikon mounts, we knew what had to be done. We proudly present to you the 85mm F1.4 Otus, one of the nicest things we've ever held, mounted on the 5DS R and the Nikon D810 for your peeping pleasure. You can even see how it compares with an old Canon EF 85mm F1.8... Read on