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Zeiss' Otus line is known for being some of the best glass photographers and videographers can purchase, with three currently in the line. It seems that a fourth will be added next year, the Otus 100mm f/1.4.
The leaked pictures first appeared on Nokishita Camera, well known for its generally reliable rumors news and leaks. Currently, Zeiss has three lenses in the Otus lineup, the 28mm f/1.4, the 55mm f/1.4, and the 85mm f/1.4. All are known for being manual focus lenses with extremely high optical quality and wide-open sharpness.
Now, it appears a 100mm f/1.4 version will be added to the line. Both the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 and Nikon 105mm f/1.4 have been very well received and seem to show manufacturers being more willing to push into longer focal lengths at the f/1.4 aperture. While there's no information regarding the price yet, there's no doubt the Zeiss version will be very expensive, but if it follows the Otus tradition, it'll also be quite the stunning lens. There's also no word on an exact release date, but it looks to be at some point in 2019.
Head over to Nokishita to see the full set of pictures.
With the Zeiss price tag coming along with the Otis, I’ll happily keep my Sigma 105 1.4 for half the price.
besides being impressive sharp and free of ca the look of the otus lenses is super boring. if you wanna spend a shitload on money on mf glass, adapting leica glass might br more interesting, because of they really unique rendering even on non leica bodys
I would say that this is a matter of personal opinion. When I owned my Leica, people would constantly tell me how Leica rendition was "clinical" and "boring" and how Zeiss lenses had more "warmth" and "character". A bunch of BS buzzwords if you ask me. Look at the results from each and shoot what you like. That's the beauty of having options.
from the experience on my nikon, the color rendering is so super different, that it seams like using a filter on the files. the green and blues are so much more vivid. also the in focus to the out of focus transition is super smooth and not so harsh like on zeiss or other newer lenses. they have a certain look i really like
Not to be obtuse, but who spends that much money on a manual focus lens this late in the game? Is there a niche market for these I'm not seeing. Honestly just curios
I would, if I could afford it. I still shoot MF
If I had the spare cash, I'd certainly buy the Nikon version for my film cameras. Besides that, not everyone needs or uses auto-focus and these lenses have superb image rendition.