Craftsmanship and innovation merge in the ZEISS Otus Sonnar T* 85mm f/2 ZF.2. A revered choice among professional and enthusiast photographers alike, this lens brings together over a century and a half of ZEISS's optical expertise, delivering breathtaking images with unrivaled sharpness and clarity.
Designed for both full-frame Nikon F mount (ZF.2) and medium format cameras, this lens excels in portraits, close-ups, and landscape photography. Its bright f/2 aperture offers excellent low-light performance and gorgeous bokeh, allowing Professional photographers to capture stunning images with ease.
Optical Excellence
At the heart of the Otus 85mm lies ZEISS's proprietary T* anti-reflective coating, which minimizes glare and ghosting, ensuring maximum light transmission and unparalleled image quality. This, coupled with 11 elements in 9 groups - including three aspherical and two anomalous partial dispersion elements - leads to stunningly sharp and contrast-rich images.
Moreover, the Otus 85mm boasts an ultra-sharp focus thanks to its floating elements design. This allows for high-resolution imaging throughout the entire focus range, providing professionals with uncompromised image quality at all distances.
Portrait Mastery
With its 85mm focal length, the Otus is a gem among portrait lenses. It captures expressive photographs, rounding subjects while providing the perfect perspective for capturing the soul in the eyes. The lens's macros capabilities are no less impressive, with a minimum focus distance of just 0.3 meters, allowing photographers to get really close to subjects for intricate, fine art-style imagery.
Beautiful bokeh rendered by the Otus 85mm f/2 contributes to its unrivaled performance in portraiture. The lens renders out-of-focus areas smoothly and artistically, further isolating subjects and drawing attention to the main focus.
Build Quality and Handling
hard-coated front element and dust and water seal ensure that this lens can withstand the rigors of professional use. The Otus 85mm also features a manual focus ring, providing photographers with smooth, precise control over focus - further complementing its professional-grade capabilities. Its ten-bladed aperture, meanwhile, produces smooth, circular bokeh, with a surprisingly effective focus hold button for quick manual focusing.
Its 95mm filter thread and overall dimensions make it compatible with a range of accessories, contributing to its versatile and user-friendly design. Weighing in at just over 1 kg, the Otus balances perfectly on high-end camera bodies, providing photographers with an ideal tool that's both durable and convenient to carry.
Conclusion
The ZEISS Otus Sonnar T* 85mm f/2 ZF.2 lens represents the pinnacle of optical engineering. Its unmatched clarity, sharpness, and beautiful bokeh make it an exceptional tool for portraiture, close-ups, and landscapes. With outstanding build quality and precise handling, this lens is not just an outstanding piece of optics but also an investment that will serve professional photographers for years to come.
There's no need to compromise on quality - experience the ZEISS difference and upgrade your photography with the Otus 85mm f/2 today.
