Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF Mount cameras.
The Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
What type of photography is the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 is a member of Zeiss's Otus series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Zeiss Otus Series Lenses in Canon EF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Zeiss Otus 1.455 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Zeiss Otus 1.455 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
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Lens Mount
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 has a maximum diameter of 92mm and a total length of 141mm. It weighs 970g / 34.2 oz.
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Zeiss Otus 1.4/55:
You can also check All Canon EF Mount Lenses with 77mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 has a fixed focal length of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 88mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m. 0.15x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Zeiss Otus 1.455 features a maximum aperture of F1.4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 55mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.4 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 10 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 double-sided aspheric element
- 6 anomalous partial dispersion glass elements
Lens Hood
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Zeiss Otus 1.4/55
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Zeiss Otus 1.455.
Top Alternatives of Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 in Other Lens Mounts
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