Zeiss Unveils New Lenses

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After weeks of teasing, Zeiss has finally made it official—the Otus ML series is here, starting with a 50mm f/1.4 and an 85mm f/1.4 coming later this year. These all-metal, manual-focus lenses are built for full-frame mirrorless cameras and promise top-tier image quality with classic Zeiss precision.

Like the original Otus DSLR lenses, these are manual focus only, featuring a buttery-smooth focus ring and a manual aperture ring. The 50mm f/1.4 has 14 elements in 11 groups, a 259-degree focus throw, and Zeiss’s T coating to cut down flare and boost colour accuracy.

At $2,499, the Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 is way pricier than autofocus rivals like Sony’s G Master ($1,300) and Canon’s RF 50mm f/1.4 ($1,400). But Zeiss fans know what they’re paying for—insane sharpness, premium build, and a legendary name. The 85mm f/1.4 is coming later in 2025 for $2,799.

You can see full details on Zeiss’s Website here