The ZEISS Otus ML lenses are crafted for photographers who live to tell stories. Inspired by the legendary ZEISS Otus family, the new lenses bring ZEISS’ renowned optical excellence combined with precise mechanics to mirrorless system cameras. Thanks to the distinctive ZEISS Look of true color, outstanding sharpness and the iconic “3D-Pop” of micro-contrast, your story will come to life exactly like you envisioned. A wide f1.4 aperture provides outstanding depth of field directing attention to your focus area, providing a soft bokeh that elegantly separates subjects from the background. The aspherical design effectively minimizes distortion and chromatic aberrations. Coupled with ZEISS T* coating that reduce reflections within a lens, minimizing lens flare and enhancing image contrast, and color fidelity.
Manual focusing with the ZEISS Otus ML isn’t just about technique; it’s about art, vision, and immersing yourself fully in the storytelling process. These lenses allow for millimeter-accurate focus adjustments, ensuring each shot is captured exactly as envisioned. This unique feeling of becoming one with your equipment is supported by the compact and lightweight design, optimized for mirrorless systems (available for Sony E-, Canon RF-, and Nikon Z-Mount). Beginning with two focal lengths, 1.4/50 and 1.4/85, the new ZEISS Otus ML lens family lets you capture each moment as you see and feel it, you can rely on your lens and focus on your story.
Available from retailers, the ZEISS Otus ML 1.4/50mm in all three mount options will be out in Spring, 2025 at $2,500, with the 1.4/85mm later in 2025 at $2,999.
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