Used Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus Distagon T* Lens for Canon EF Mount

2020-01-12T09:20:25

Okay. I know this lens is supposed to get a five star rating because the optics can’t be beat. But … the lens is massive and heavy, 77mm filter size (!!!). You will need to use a tripod, a heavy tripod. You will need two hands to safely mount this lens on the camera. Check the weight and size specs and think this through—will you be able to get the shots you’re getting this lens for if it will have to be on a tripod? Oh, yeah … for the $4G this glass costs Zeiss includes a lens cap that works in the field. Spend less than that with Zeiss, and the lens cap is impossible.

MICHAEL P.

2015-11-12T16:33:42

Pros. Excellent image quality and bokeh. Very sharp wide open Cons. Hard to nail focus at 1.4. Heavy. Expensive (though not compared to Leica lenses) Nice replacement for medium format digital

NIKOLAOS T.