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Michael H : Is this lens manual aperture ?
Michael H : Is this lens manual aperture?
Shopper : Was there a ZF version of this lens without the .2 after ZF?NIKOLAS T : Yes. Not totally compatible with current Nikon models. Get zf.2ROLF P : Don't know

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2019-11-19T07:28:24

Rated 5 out of 5

An excellent portrait lens

An excellent portrait lens for babies, as flashing lights are not allowed...

SHIHUA C.

2019-04-22T07:11:10

Rated 5 out of 5

As expected

Great lens. Came in perfect shape.

Matt N.

2016-12-21T10:56:21

Rated 5 out of 5

The ultimate portrait lens

The subject pops out of the image (the Zeiss 3D pop effect is the strongest with this specific lens), with realistic, sweet colors without any special settings and without editing. You'll be "wow" with the image right out of the camera. This is not a landscape lens, and the manual focus doesn't make it a general scene lens for today's world. But it is, if not the best, at least among the 3 best portrait lens in the world of photography.

Eleftherios K.

2015-12-30T08:50:48

Rated 4 out of 5

Festina Lente

Nice piece of glass - not for the casual user. Takes some learning. A good split prism focus screen is a help

BENJAMIN B.

2015-08-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful rendering, sharp and bokeh

I purchased this product for portraits and landscapes mainly. It is a beautiful looking lens, but the output is amazing. Color rendering is bright and actually "gives life" to subjects. The lens captures something more, in color, sharpness and rendering. This is hard to explain and better described in pictures, a few of which are attached. The focal plane is razor thin a large apertures, so be sure you are in focus, even a small difference can make one eye in focus and the other way out. So chose your apertures carefully. It's heavy and manual focus, but you can take action pictures by pre-focusing and careful panning.

Michael C.

2015-05-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful images, great quality.

It´s a great lens for portraits. The image quality is beautiful. The construction is great, and its short in its lenght. It´s very nice for pictures with enough time to focs manually, not an action lens... It would be nice to have the same Zeiss lens with this size, with autofocus for that purpose... But if your ok with manual focus and have a lens to cover that need, it´s worth it.

Nicolas

2013-07-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Lens

This is probably as sharp as it gets. It is a wonderful lens. It is built to last at least 50 years. The best lens I've ever had so far. If you can get it buy it, in 20 years you will still be using it.

JUAN B.

2012-09-19T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Magnificant Glass

KQSW Productions, LLC, does video, mainly. For obvious reasons we went with 5D DSLRS. Needed the best primes, so Zeiss was IT! This 85mm completed the set. Heavy physically, but great images. Only Canon lens we like is the 70-200mm... Having primes means when Canon upgrades their bodies, our lens set will stil be perfect!

TERRY T.

2011-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Portrait Lens

Great lens for portraits and Headshots. The color and contrast are superb. Much better than canon lenses. It takes more time and patience to focus manually, but the results are clearly worth it. The bokeh is super creamy. A little soft wide open, which is great for portraits. Tad sharp when stoped down if you'd like to use it for landscape. Needless to say that is great for video too.

Lenny

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Zeiss 85mm F/1.4 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Zeiss

  • MPN

    1767826

  • Lens Series

    Zeiss Classic

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Telephoto

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Manual Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    Not Applicable

  • Closest Focus Distance

    39.3" / 100cm

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    Not Applicable

  • Focal Length

    85mm

  • Angle Of View

    28.5 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    9.4 x 14.17" / 240 x 360mm

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/16

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.4

  • Maximum Magnification

    N/A

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    72mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    6 Elements / 5 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    N/A

  • Dimensions

    3.03 x 3.39" (77 x 86mm)

  • Weight

    20.1oz / 570g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

  • UPC Code

    4047865400299

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About Zeiss 85mm F/1.4

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Portrait Lens

By Lenny

Great lens for portraits and Headshots. The color and contrast are superb. Much better than canon lenses. It takes more time and patience to focus manually, but the results are clearly worth it. The bokeh is super creamy. A little soft wide open, which is great for portraits. Tad sharp when stoped down if you'd like to use it for landscape. Needless to say that is great for video too.

Beautiful images, great quality.

By Nicolas

It´s a great lens for portraits. The image quality is beautiful. The construction is great, and its short in its lenght. It´s very nice for pictures with enough time to focs manually, not an action lens... It would be nice to have the same Zeiss lens with this size, with autofocus for that purpose... But if your ok with manual focus and have a lens to cover that need, it´s worth it.

Take your photography to the next level with the 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F by ZEISS. This high-performance lens is designed for digital SLRs, offering an electronic interface (CPU) that supports all essential operations. Whether you're shooting in shutter priority, aperture priority, or program modes, this lens ensures automatic exposure for optimal results.

The ZF.2 lens series is renowned for its quick and efficient handling capabilities, particularly beneficial in fast-paced shooting environments. The CPU also supports manual exposure settings, even for camera casings that are not AI-compatible. This feature allows for the transmission of EXIF data such as manufacturer, date, metering system, and exposure settings, eliminating the need for manual parameter setting.

The 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 Lens is a testament to Carl Zeiss' reputation for high light sensitivity and precise manual handling, putting the photographer in complete control. This lens is perfect for capturing stunning portraits and landscapes, known for its exceptional color rendering and sharpness that bring your subjects to life.

Experience the Zeiss 3D pop effect, a unique feature that makes your subject stand out with realistic, vibrant colors straight out of the camera. Although it's a manual focus lens, it's capable of capturing action shots with pre-focusing and careful panning.

The ZF.2 series is a perfect choice for photography enthusiasts who appreciate the blend of creative, high-quality images with the convenience of automatic settings. Elevate your photography with the 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F by ZEISS.

Zeiss 85mm F/1.4 Features

  • The lens' shallow depth of field at wide apertures allows the use of selective focus. This helps to emphasize the primary subject by defocusing the background.
  • The 9-blade, circular aperture produces a smooth and natural rendition of defocused images, as well as nearly circular shapes of point sources of light.
  • Geometrical distortion is imperceptibly low, allowing high quality documentation photographs, both analog and digital.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • High-performance 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F by ZEISS
  • Electronic interface (CPU) supporting automatic exposure in various shooting modes
  • Transmits EXIF data for efficient handling and optimal image results
  • Known for high light sensitivity and precise manual handling for full photographer control
  • Exceptional for capturing vibrant, sharp portraits and landscapes
  • Unique Zeiss 3D pop effect for realistic, standout imagery

What's in the box:

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