Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4
Optical design
Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.Physical characteristics
141 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. With a lens filter diameter of 86 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one. Weights 1200 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 35 months of tracked sales — pay around the $1859.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
106 of 211 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $1859.00 fair value.
- Nov 26, 2024$59.00$-1800.00 / typical
- Nov 26, 2024$60.00$-1799.00 / typical
- Nov 26, 2024$61.00$-1798.00 / typical
- Mar 24, 2025$561.00$-1298.00 / typical
- Jul 31, 2025$566.00$-1293.00 / typical
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Reviews
Great Lens! I'm not a professional photographer but the Zeiss Otus 85mm is the elusive unicorn in the realm of the 85mm prime lenses. Despite the marginally slower aperture of F/1.4 of the Otus to their other respective competitors, shooting wide open (which you will most often do) with the Otus yields extremely sharp images with an exquisitely smooth boken akin to highly appreciated Scotch. Using the focus ring is like guiltily dipping your fingers into a pot of velvety smooth mashed potatoes laced with salt, pepper, heavy cream, and of course butter. Coupling that aspect along with the extremely wide focus pitch for finding the elusive critical focus point and you have the ultimate treat when hunting for your perfect shot. So what's not to like about this lens? - Weighing in at $4500+ CAD this isn't a lens for everyone. - Photographers who need to dynamically adjust their focus for fast moving subjects will find that manually focusing may not always work in their favor. i.e. Sports photography. - The 1200 grams of the Otus is another turn off especially if this lens is used for handheld photography. Caveats: If you are hoping to attach a filter to the lens and hope to use the lens hood ensure that the lens hood is attached first and then screw in your preferred filter.Read full review
Zeiss Is Nice! Stelar optics, fine mechanical construction!
Zeiss Is Nice! Stelar optics, fine mechanical construction!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 is a camera lens with 85mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.4/16, for the Canon FD, FDn, Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 1200g.
What mount is the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 compatible with?
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 uses a Canon FD, FDn, Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 typically sells for around $59.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 a good lens?
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 has a community rating of 5.0/5 from 9 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 Z, Nikon AF Nikkor 80mm f/2.8, Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D.