{"product_id":"zeiss-85mm-f1-4-otus-canon-ef","title":"Zeiss 85mm f1.4 OTUS ML - Canon RF Mount - 1776192","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZeiss 85mm f1.4 OTUS ML - Canon RF Mount - 1776192\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolute highlight for those who appreciate the finer details - in a lens that also offers you all the creative freedoms you could possibly desire. With the ZEISS Otus® 1.4\/85, you can look forward to sublime performance in almost every possible photographic situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZEISS Otus 1.4\/85 is a superlative lens in every respect – just like every other focal length in the unique ZEISS Otus family. A lens designed and constructed with the comprehensive expertise and vast experience of ZEISS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures in portraits and finest details in textures are not the only things reproduced in perfect quality by the Otus 1.4\/85. Its extremely large initial aperture is simply ideal for isolating subjects from their backgrounds. At the same time, the Otus 1.4\/85 is far more than a portrait lens. Take advantage of its high speed for available light photography, its moderate angle of view for landscapes or its close focusing distance for reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical correction of the Otus 1.4\/85 completely eliminates almost all possible forms of aberration – and makes every picture you take as exciting as the first, even after thousands of exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iuxse5\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"237\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eFlagship optical performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Otus ML 85mm f\/1.4 is engineered for near-reference image quality, delivering extreme sharpness and micro-contrast even wide open. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10i44io\" data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eUltra-clean rendering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal chromatic aberration, distortion, and optical artifacts, producing a highly “clinical” and precise look favored in high-end portrait work. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cm2n93\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"487\"\u003ePremium portrait character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional subject separation and smooth, controlled bokeh thanks to advanced optical design and fast f\/1.4 aperture. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kxp9ef\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eModern Otus redesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built as a compact evolution of the classic Otus philosophy, optimized for mirrorless systems while retaining uncompromising image quality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17cq7st\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eManual focus precision tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly damped focus ring with long throw for accurate, deliberate focusing—ideal for controlled studio and portrait environments. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkkq8k\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eProfessional-grade build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully metal construction with Zeiss engineering focus on durability, tactile control, and long-term reliability. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rgnfk7\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1435\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eSpecialist lens mindset:\u003c\/strong\u003e No autofocus, no compromises—designed for photographers who prioritize maximum optical quality over speed or convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eQ: What is the ZEISS Otus ML 85mm f\/1.4 (Canon RF, 1776192)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eA: A ultra-premium, manual-focus portrait prime lens in the new Otus ML series, designed for Canon RF full-frame mirrorless cameras. 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