Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF Mount cameras.
The Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
What type of photography is the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Canon EF mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 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 28mm F1.4 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Distance Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
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Lens Mount
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 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 28mm F1.4 has a maximum diameter of 88mm and a total length of 137mm. It weighs 1390g / 49.0 oz.
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 has a filter thread of 95mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4:
You can also check All Canon EF Mount Lenses with 95mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 has a fixed focal length of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.18x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. 0.18x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 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. Given the wider 28mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. 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 28mm F1.4's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 13 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- Aspherical
- APD elements
- T* coating
Lens Hood
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 is available in color.
Popular Comparisons of Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4.
Top Alternatives of Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 in Other Lens Mounts
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