ZEISS Otus ML 1.4/85 Lens

Highlights

The ZEISS Otus ML 1.4/85 is an 85 mm f/1.4 manual-focus prime lens optimized for full-frame portrait imaging and professional visual storytelling. Its Sonnar optical design uses 15 elements in 11 groups, including an aspherical optical surface and special glass with anomalous partial dispersion, while a 43 mm image field provides full-frame 36 mm-format coverage.

Standard commercial versions are available for Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. Custom M42 and M58 configurations are also available for B2B and industrial systems, with locking collars similar to those used on ZEISS Interlock lenses. The industrial offering uses a short 20 mm flange focal distance, and M58 pricing is available upon request.

Features

• 85 mm focal length optimized for portraiture and controlled full-frame imaging
• f/1.4 to f/16 aperture range for low-light use and selective depth of field
• Full-frame coverage with a 43 mm diameter image field
• Sonnar optical design with 15 lens elements arranged in 11 groups
• Apochromatic optical correction designed to minimize chromatic aberrations and support accurate color reproduction
• Advanced optical elements including an aspherical surface and special glass with anomalous partial dispersion
• ZEISS T* coating to reduce reflections and flare while supporting contrast and color fidelity
• Precision manual focusing with a 244-degree focus-ring rotation
• 0.80 m minimum focusing distance with a 0.68 m free working distance
• Ten aperture blades for harmonious bokeh and smooth out-of-focus transitions
• De-clickable aperture control for silent, stepless exposure adjustments during video recording
• Standard mirrorless mounts for Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z systems
• Custom industrial variants with M42 or M58 mounts and locking collars
• Durable all-metal construction with protection against dust and splashes and operation from -20 °C to +55 °C

Applications

• Portrait photography
• Professional photography
• Visual storytelling
• People and identity portraiture
• Low-light photography
• Full-frame still imaging
• Videography
• Cinematic production
• Manual-focus video workflows
• Industrial and B2B imaging systems