You have the best lenses reviews on youtube period!

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

That's kind. Thank you!

The yellow text is one of the things that sets it apart, makes it special. I love that detail.

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+Bertie Wooster See, you just never know. That wasn't my feeling, but I'm glad you like it.

@bertiewooster4043

8 жыл бұрын

+Dustin Abbott Been shooting with it now for the past 5 months and it is my most used lens by far. I have never shot with any lens as amazing as the Otus. The 28mm will be next up for me. See 500px.com/w00ster/galleries/zeiss-otus

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

Bertie Wooster I'll be reviewing the Otus 28mm sometime in the next couple of months.

Hey Dustin, the joy you feel when talking about that lens is evident. It is really wonderful, I am glad you have had the opportunity to show it. I hope it is already part of your collection, and if not, I hope someday you can have it and share your photos. Thank you.

@DustinAbbottTWI

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, unfortunately I do not own the lens, but yes, I do think is incredibly special.

One of the best, most informative and objective reviews I've seen.... and don't even get me started on that shirt Dustin!

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Barry :)

thank you for taking the time to demonstrate the fantastic performance of the otus 85mm

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

I am totally stunned about the quality with the Otus series. And also, your images look amazing! Good work!

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

It's an incredible lens!

I love your reviews thorough and no nonsense

@DustinAbbottTWI

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

I love your reviews. They are extremely informative as well as insightful. Subscribed!

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you ery much!

thanks of the great honest review!

What an extremely effective, self-demonstrative, endorsement for this lens. If I had 4000$ laying around, this small text would have been written with an order already placed.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Ahh, there is the problem for most of us. I can relate!

@alestbest

9 жыл бұрын

NimbusKhan NK To calm: the lens is not worth the Money. But unfortunately .... I'm a liar :-)But to calm, real now, the Nikon 85/1.4 is close.

@jamesr6497

5 жыл бұрын

@@alestbest Uh... The Nikon 85/1.4 is not even in the same ball park as the Milvus 85/1.4 so... its not even in the same universe as the Otus. The Nikon 85/1.4 is old tech and not even as sharp as the newer Nikon 85/ 1.8 G which is pretty cheap and shoddy built. Nice try though... but I am a experienced Nikon shooter myself and know better. My advice is save your money for the Milvus and get rid of that old dog Nikon 85/1.4 on trade in and you will be 95% of the Otus. I will make you a bet that after obtaining the Milvus...you will have not miss the old 85 dog.

Very thorough review and you're one of the few reviewers that takes amazing pictures! Bravo!

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mikey. I always want to think of myself as a photographer first!

I enjoy your relaxed, professional manner. And the information you provide answers the questions I have. Thank you for your video presentations.

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice feedback!

I love your passionate reviews especially of this lens which I am now going to purchase albeit 2nd hand. Keep up the hard work very much enjoyed seeing what this beast of a lens is capable of. take care.

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the lens. It's a very special optical instrument.

Your Otus reviews made me buy one, got my 55 yesterday. Subscribed as from today Dustin, thanks.

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

That will be a lens for life, my friend. It’s a beautiful lens.

WOW! I'm definitely getting this lens. Thanks for the detailed review ))

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

Lucky you!

Awesome Review Dustin!

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Stefan

Beautiful sample images.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

rolemodel4kids Thank you

Dustin, I could never afford a lens like this, but I want to say that your photography reviews are the best I’ve ever seen. You’re comprehensive, passionate, and genuine. And the photos you take are simply stunning. I’ve bought lenses after watching your reviews. On top of that, I’ve grown a deep appreciation for how respectful you are as well - there are a lot of photographers on KZread who make cringeworthy comments about women and models that make me feel queasy, but you’ve demonstrated nothing but warmth and enthusiasm for your art. Thank you.

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful feedback, thank you.

Hei M Abbott , this is the 10 time I watch this video and still enjoying watching it . this lens as been release for already som time now , but i still dreaming on owning one someday . Thank you for all yours greit review . Merry christmas

@DustinAbbottTWI

3 жыл бұрын

I can understand the obsession.

Amazing lens. I've followed your reviews for quite some time now. Your and other reviews of the Tamron 24-70VC, 70-200 VC and 90 VC made me get them. Hopefully companies continue sending you gear for review. The tamron 15-30 looks mighty interesting.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Emil. I will have the Tamron 15-30 VC in hand in about ten days. I'm really excited to give it a try. I suspect it will be pretty fabulous. I really enjoy using my 70-200 VC and 24-70 VC a lot.

Dear Dustin, thanks for your comprehensive and honest review. I bought the 55mm Otus about a year ago and cannot fault it. I would also like the 85mm, but my preference is for a wide-angle. There are rumours of a 24mm, I would prefer a 20mm -- but I cannot wait.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Andy Miller It's an amazing lens. I'm just about to publish a review of the 1.4/55. It's also awesome, but I slightly prefer the 85 (but that may be more of a focal length preference.)

Thanks for your Report. Your words, your pictures, your enthusiasm let me....... buy one. And in addition, a Nikon 810. Thank you so mutch Dustin for your enthusiasm. I'm so happy with this lens.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Oil Bama I'm glad to hear it. I'm actually testing the Otus 55mm right now.

@alestbest

9 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott I also bought the 135mm Zeiss. Due to the magnification, of the 135mm, focusing is much easier than 85mm. At 55mm it could be exciting (more difficult). I use the following trick: while I focus, I move the eye (head) very little to the left and right. Our eyes are not made to staring at a point. I'm already looking forward to the report to the 55mm. This one I have repeatedly watched. A high price requires much arguments. :-)

brilliant review !!

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

SuperLitherland Thanks a lot!

I appreciated your thoughtful comments. I'll buy this lens and mount it on the upcoming Sony a9.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

That would be a pretty killer combo. If you do buy from B&H, I would certainly appreciate if you use my linkage: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Otus_85mm/Ntt/Otus%2B85mm/N/0/kw/search/BI/19614/KBID/12112/DFF/d10-v1-t12. It helps to let Zeiss know people are reading and watching and also helps a little to fund my reviews.

That was a great review of a great lens. I can only dream to have a Zeiss 85mm f1.4 lens but the price is expensive. I love the pictures of nature that are so stunning and like the picture of you leaning on the tree!! All I can do is just envy for a lens :)

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

The price is restrictive, to be sure. We all can dream :)

Fantastic review. Better than what Matt did when Zeiss asked him to review it before launch.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice feedback.

very good review! worth to watch.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Sơn Trọng Phan Thank you!

Great review!

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tom.

Amazing lens indeed, but I'm a bit troubled with the manual focusing! Is there a reason Zeiss didn't included an auto focus mode? I loved the review by the way! I'm waiting for you to do the the Carl Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 ZE review!

Wonderful, What an amazing description. I use by 60 mm planar f2.8 macro as my bench mark for image quality It would be a dream come through to own the Otus 85 .

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

It really is a stunning lens, to be sure.

awesome review!

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for your review, I really enjoyed it! I was able to try this lens and took some outdoor headshots with it and I love it. It's also surprisingly easy to focus. I love the rendering of the bokeh, very fine and it reminded me of the Contax 80mm F/2 Zeiss a bit.

@DrPinball

9 жыл бұрын

GaldinoPhotography Now I am thinking what do I need to sell. I used medium format and it's true, now the price doesn't seem steep. Look forward to using this lens with the new Canon 5Dsr

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

GaldinoPhotography This lens along with the Canon 200mm f/2L IS are my two dream lenses.

Great Review!

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Nice review Dustin and congrats on getting your hands on this. I can only imagine the overwhelming feeling and revelation you must have experienced when you first loaded the files on your screen. I have been following you awhile and seen many lenses pass through your hands, however sending this optical masterpiece back to Zeiss was probably painful to say the least. However for all you have done for Zeiss in your reviews, and how many photographers probably purchased a Zeiss lens based on your reviews... they should have let you keep this one. Oh ya...the shirt is awesome. Who makes it?

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

LOL. Zeiss probably doesn't give away too many Otus lenses, but yes, I'd love to have this one. My shirt is from TailorByrd

Had to go back and see this video again. After the hoopla surrounding the Tamron, Canon native and Sigma lenses, this Milvus is truly king. Once I sell stocks and bonds and some gold bars maybe I can get one :)

Great review.

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

Outrageously awesome.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

If you are referring to the lens, you are definitely right!

Great review

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+Jonziebal Thank you!

You should be an actor ha ha. Loved the review, for real.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

davidjewels Thanks, David.

@Cinemagrphy

8 жыл бұрын

+davidjewels i totally agree

Your is the best I have ever seen. But now I a question for you. Which one is the best lenses between the Leica ones or the Zeiss ones. Maybe it could depends of the with what the lenses are associ6.

@DustinAbbottTWI

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have any experience with Leica. It would be hard for to imagine them being better than the Otus series, however.

Outstanding review. I want three please and a 55 Otus too :-)

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Willy Cerda Jr. I would settle for one of each!

You gave the best reasons to buy this lens. Now I have to figure out if I should buy this lens and a A7R II or a Pentax 645Z medium format and the 75mm. Both are about the same price

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+Cyberslug1 that is a tough call. I'm afraid I don't really know enough about the Pentax to advise you.

Great review Dustin. I agree on all points. I actually think this lens has a little more personality than the 55 Otus which is incredibly sharp but a little clinical. When you can, do a video review of the 135 f/2 Apo Sonnar AKA the 3rd Otus, truly a world class lens too.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

David, you're right. The APO Sonnar is really the closest thing I've used to competing with the optics of the Otus line.

@troyphillips1077

5 жыл бұрын

D B just got me the Nikkor Q 135mm f/2.8 . Really liking it on my d850 . It’s a nice focal lenght for what I do . Couldn’t believe what this Zeiss would be like on this camera body. Dustin please do a review on it

I own the canon 85mm f/1.2 I would love to own this Zeiss lens just gotta have since I shoots portraits.

Splurged and got one, so nuts, there's nothing you can't throw f1.4 at! I was skeptical about the focus ring by looks alone, but it's actually really nice, has a bit of grit to it.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

It is a stunning lens in every way. Enjoy!

The price of quality in those aspects is hard to put a price tag on. If you value these aspects then it is worth every penny. I have the Sigma 50 art and a couple other art series lenses. I use these on my Nikon d850,810 and500 bodies. They seem to me to have contrast and an affect to give the illusion of sharpness. I’ve been buying some old Nikon non ai low element count lenses lately. I’m seeing less sharpness but more detail out of these old lenses from the 1960s and 70s. So lens resolution and sensor resolution is more than just sharpness. This is one reason I like your reviews. When I e seen you compare so different lenses you also speak of microcontrast. Most folks don’t . You actually show the difference between a sharp lens and what microcontrast is . That microcontrast gives us depth within an image. Creating an image with dimension to it . Depth of field without having to shoot at a super wide open aperture. In landscape we don’t use that very often. I shoot live music photography mostly so I’m shooting wide open all the time . But in post I work hard to make my image have depth. I do shoot a lot of Sigma lenses too. I’ve noticed my Nikkor 70-200 e fl vr has more microcontrast than my Sigma lenses. Most Zoom lenses don’t have those details in the picture. I think maybe this is the reason for the high price tag on this lens. Zeiss works hard to have perfectly corrected lenses and that microcontrast. But from the reviews I’ve seen of some of their lenses they will leave in an aberration to not take out the microcontrast. Aka Zeiss Pop . Again thanks for your phenomenal reviews. You are so appreciated by so many. We here in the US even forgive you for being from Ca-nada .

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

Good news, Troy - I was actually born in California and raised in Arizona. I moved to Canada as an adult as my wife is from here.

I‘m looking forward to see a Otus100 and RF28-70 review! These two will definitely peak interest of many people🙂

@DustinAbbottTWI

4 жыл бұрын

I'm supposed to be looking at the Otus right now, but Zeiss hasn't gotten it to me in time. As for the 28-70 - I don't own an EOS R body, so doing reviews on RF lenses is difficult as I have to borrow both a camera and the lens...which gets expensive.

@christianvolkner2028

4 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott looking forward to that! Do you have an idea how Otus compare to sigma lenses in general? I have the impression that images look more dimensional, have very strong contrast and color separation, but it might be my imagination😕 What do you think separates this 4500€ from the Sigma and the competition besides sharpness? Best

Thanks for the review, Dustin. Any chance you can review this (Otus) and Milvus series of lenses with Nikon film bodies? This (or any Otus) with Adox CMS 20 II will probably a thing of beauty! I couldn't find any review that incorporated film cameras.

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid that's not really an option for me. I'm too busy as it is!!

@ashfaque_1

8 жыл бұрын

Perhaps in the future. Thanks for getting back to me though. :)

Forget the lens. Niiiiice shirt!!!

Dear Dustin, you always make great videos and I am impressed and convinced by your professionalism. I myself have the Zeiss Otus 55 mm. It's been a few years since it came onto the market, but it can still be at the forefront. But why do you all always wonder about the price? Leica has these prices for all its objective lenses, but no one says anything about it.

@DustinAbbottTWI

2 ай бұрын

Wow there is some truth to that, these lenses haven't been marketed to the Leica crowd but rather to Canon EF and Nikon F mounts. On these platforms they are hugely expensive in comparison to other lenses.

Dream about since they're released this line ! what a set : Nikon d810 Otus 55 Otus 85 70-200 nikkor

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

That would be a pretty sweet kit!

Hi Dustin, and thanks very much for a great review, and some inspiring images! Can I ask what camera you used, and your focusing method? I know that manual focus through the viewfinder of my 5D3 is practically impossible with the default screen, which is not (supposed to be) interchangeable. But I'd consider switching systems to get the best camera for that lens...

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Alastair, I used Canon 6D bodies in my review. The focusing screen IS interchangeable in the 6D, although I was using the stock screen. I found the lens quite easy to focus between the combination of focus confirm and visualization (the lens is so sharp that it really helps!). Using a 6D with the focus screen changed out would make it even easier. Live View is also very effective if you have a little more time. My keeper rate was actually very high with the lens, however.

@aldownie

9 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott Thank you! I'm surprised you were able to do this with focus confirm and/or the default screen. I found FC to be very hit & miss - I always felt that when the camera beeped I'd gone to far and had to reverse slightly! And the default screen shows something like f4 depth of field, which ain't much help when shooting at f1.4. I will persevere! Thanks again.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Alastair Downie I am in the process of ordering a new focusing screen from B&H to use when doing manual focus reviews in the future.

Thank you Dustin! A great video and very supportive of spending that kind of money for on lens. But as you said, 400mm at F4 is that or more money.

@DustinAbbottTWI

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback.

Excellent review... But seriously though, where did you get your shirt from?! Love it! :)

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

+Ali Zaidi It is a TailorByrd shirt.

you are my favorite lens reviewer! the only problem i will never have this lens :(

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Your problem is a pretty common one :)

Dustin I use a Canon 5D Mark IV and I just found a Otus 85mm 1.4 being sold locally for a very good price and its extremely tempting. I do mostly street photography and candid shots, do you see this lens being able to do the job and deliver in most situations with its manual focusing using the Mark IV body ? Thanks Dustin, keep up the good work.

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

Wilhelm, the short answer is "yes", though it will require some practice.

wholy f... look at those images - I have never seen such a quality (and that compresed by youtube, viewed through 1080 vid) and at f1.4

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Alberts Kuks It's a revelation to use this lens.

Absolutely brilliant review, as always. I can tell you did not want to give that lens back to Zeiss. ( Who could blame you !). Ah well we can all but dream.

@DustinAbbottTWI

4 жыл бұрын

100% right!

Agree with the look, but damn, what a lens. Great review!

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

It is the most impressive thing I've used to date.

@makerKID5

9 жыл бұрын

So we meet again, I feel like I'm following you around omg from Leica to Zeiss. I see most people saying the glass in this lens is worth more than gold explains the price tag. I only which I could own a lens like this

Dustin, I love your series of reviews of Zeiss Outs and Milvus lenses. They are the best reviews online. Actually, I got the Milvus 135APO after watching your review, and I approve all the message you delivered in your review. Now, I have a question for you. I know you are using Sigma 85/1.4 art DGDN as your portrait lens. How do you compare the Sigma to this Zeiss 85 Otus? I am also using that Sigma 85, and know how good it is. I just want to know in what aspects, the Zeiss is special with respect to the already excellent Sigma. Thank you!

@yufengdong6153

8 ай бұрын

Also, I would appreciate it if you can compare the Otus 85 to the milvus 135 APO, for which you have used for a long time. In spite of the apparent different focal length, I heard that 135APO has similar image quality and color rendition. Is that correct? How about other aspects, such as manual focus operation? I noted that the manual focus ring of 135APO is a little bit heavy for me.

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 ай бұрын

I haven't spent time with the Milvus/Otus lenses for a bit (Zeiss has been really quiet for a few years). The Otus excels in having a "look" that few other lenses map. It's the combination of color, contrast, and vignette that really focus the eye and make the subject pop!. The Sigma is sharp, compact, and convenient, but it's not as special as the Otus. The Milvus 135 definitely has a lot of the same DNA as the Otus 85.

Bro will u please test this lens with a nikon dslr and tell us that do it works better on canon or nikon . I have nikon d810 and a canon 5d mk ii I don't know that should I buy this lens for nikon or canon .

@necrodh

8 жыл бұрын

flickr it

Very impressive review. You're obviously very knowledgeable of photography and cameras, as well as being an excellent photographer. When doing my own mental math, I would have to wonder if my lackluster marketing skills of my own photography would justify the investment. I will remember your point about rivaling medium format. If I'm ever thinking of making the jump to digital medium format, I will consider this less expensive alternative.

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+R John Mitchell I think that is a safe way to approach it, and, if your budget doesn't extend that far, you might way to consider taking a look at my current coverage of the new Milvus 85mm f/1.4 lens.

The picture at 4:57 is mind blowing. It makes me want to sell my Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 and other lenses to buy an Otus lens. I’ll probably go for the 55mm, though. Found a good deal, but I just bought a Sony A7R II, Sony Zeiss 55mm and Sony Zeiss 16-35mm. I’ll probably wait some time. I can totally see the “special” and “Zeiss look” in that image. It seems like the perfect lens for me, as I always search for that “special” effect, high resolution and fantastic colors.

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

The Otus 85 is really incredible.

@carbon6372

5 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott Does the 55mm come near the 85mm in terms of that “special” look and quality? I prefer around 50mm for my work.

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, though to a lesser degree, IMO

you should try the voigtlander lanthar apo SL 125mm f2.5

@DustinAbbottTWI

4 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely interested in trying it out, as I own the 65mm F2 and really like it.

In terms of image quality, how is this Otis compared with the 85mm Zeiss milvus ? Also how does it compare with the new canon 85mm f1.4L IS? Thank you.

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

Keep watching. Next week I share a video I shot comparing the Otus and the Canon

Hi Dustin, do you always use filters, say the UV type just to protect the front element? Thanks!

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike S (bsodmike) I do. Most all of my permanent lenses in my collection do have an UV filter on them.

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike S (bsodmike) There are differing opinions on this issue. I'm sure you could find a video that argues for them as effectively.

@bsodmike

8 жыл бұрын

+Dustin Abbott Thanks, I tend to err on the side of caution - will keep my existing UV filters on :)

Ok jokes aside, is this lens optimized for 4K video like the cine style lenses canon and Schneider make? I know it's not a cine lens since it doesn't have the gear threads, but can it resolve 4K video, is my real question? Thank you again.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

davidjewels This lens will still outresolve a 4K sensor by a long shot. It is a match for the new 5Ds/5DsR sensors, which are 4K several times over! This lens is one of the highest resolving lenses...ever.

Dustin, I have a difficult decision to make in a few days. I recently sold both my Canon EF85mm f1.2L II and also the Canon EF50mm f1.2L series lenses in order to raise money for the Zeiss OTUS 85mm f1.4. I do a lot of portrait work and also a lot of stuff in between. I wanted something that I could show off on the Canon 1Dx and when mounted, the OTUS looks like it was tailor made for the 1Dx. However I recently stopped by at B&H Photo to get a look at another monster called the Canon EF200mm f2.0 L which is an incredibly difficult to beat lens in the portrait department. But one has to back off quite a bit with that lens prior to pressing the shutter. What are your thoughts on the Zeiss OTUS 85mm f1.4 vs the Canon EF200mm f2.0 L in the portrait arena and also generally? And as a side question, can a person actually use the Canon EF200mm f2.0 L as a walk around lens with such a focal length? Thank you again

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

davidjewels David, 200mm would be a very difficult walk-around focal length. The 85mm crops beautifully. I love the look of the 200L, but it would be a difficult primary lens.

+Bo Dez - the funny thing is that this isn't the first time I've been asked this :)

Hi Dustin. For a lens like this, would you recommend using a UV Haze filter (such as a B+W MRC Nano) or shoot without a filter to keep image quality?

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

I would only use the filter if you want it for protection value. A good quality filter like you describe should not negatively impact image quality, though, and may give you some piece of mind

@twistedjiji

8 жыл бұрын

+Dustin Abbott Awesome. Thanks for the input! I'll rent this out and give it a shot (literally) and hopefully find some good offers somewhere. :)

What’s the next best all around option in 85mm that are available in a canon mount? Have to pick one. Thanks

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

Probably the Canon 85mm F1.4L IS. It does suffer from some CA, but has a nice mix of sharpness and bokeh.

@MrHf4l

5 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott thank you!

Great review and amazing lens, but how, immage quality wise, would you compare this to the Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/135? In your website I saw how it blew away the Canon 135L, but would it deserve to be called an Otus? All that also bearing in mind that its price tag is more than half the Otus'

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

I would like to compare them head to head. The Sonnar 135 is very, very good, but I suspect that the Otus is better yet. You've raised a good point, however, as the Sonnar probably represents the greatest challenge optically to the two Otus lenses. It was an intangible thing, but I came away a little more wowed by the Otus 85.

@sauceover

9 жыл бұрын

there was an interview with a zeiss engineer who rated the 2/135 as the 3rd best lens after the two otus lens.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

sauceover I think that is probably accurate. The APO Sonnar was stunningly good, but the Otus had a slightly greater WOW factor on me that is hard to quantify.

@vdan2879

9 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that the 135mm came out before and obviously didn't have the Otus badge. At around $2k, it is totally worth it.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

V Dan It is a very sweet lens - no doubt!

I am own all three 18/25/85 Zeiss batis..and there all are amazing lens! i think the batis is the update from Otus design..with lower cost for sony camera

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

I suspect a lot of the Otus engineering is being trickled down to the Batis + Milvus lines.

Hi Dustin. I m just so in love with your review of the Otus. Do you think the price is justified when compared with what the Zeiss 85mm planar 1.4 can do? I am saving up for This lens, Never know when il get to the 4500 USD mark.. TC Sir, Very Nice review.

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+masum khan khan It definitely blows away the 85 Planar. I'm scheduled to to do a review of the 85mm f/1.4 Milvus, so I'll get a sense of how it compares. But no lens has blown me away more than the Otus 85.

@masumkhan4040

8 жыл бұрын

Thnx for the tip sir.

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

The Milvus 85 is on route to me right now, so I'll be sharing from it soon.masum khan khan

@masumkhan4040

8 жыл бұрын

wow. thnx sir. i appreciate your efforts in helping us choose wisely

Got mine last weekend. However good you think it is, it's better. The wide-open sharpness and rendering is just magnificent. I was a bit worried about the onion bokeh-thing, but you really have to look for it to see it.

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly right. People that haven't shot with the Otus will find it hard to understand just how amazing it is.

@andersvesterholt2170

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I don't own any other lens that I think I'll also mount on my camera in 30 years. But the Otus'es are build to last that long, and will definitely still be a good lens that far into the future.

Dustin, HUGE problem with the Zeiss Otus 85mm and the Canon 1Dx Mark II combo. Apparently in LIVE VIEW ONLY the image over exposes or under exposes by a lot. I tried everything and checked all my settings and while looking thru Live View everything looks fine, metering is spot on, but as soon as I take the shot, BOOM the photo comes back on the screen 10 times over exposed. Googles it and others are having the same issue. Your thoughts.....

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

My thoughts aren't important. You need to reach out to Zeiss. There is probably a firmware update that could solve the problem.

It would be great to see a side-by-side comparisson between this lens and the EF-85mm f/1.2L. Then we would know if it´s really worth to pay for the Zeiss beast.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

I recommend you search up Matt Granger's 85mm Showdown. He does exactly that.

@gweckesser

9 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott Thank you !!!

Inelegant BECAUSE of its simplicity? That is precisely the reason WHY it is so elegant!

Hi Dustin, I have to say your review and opinion on the Zeiss lens is really true. However, I hope you would invest on 4K video camcorder like the Panasonic GH4 or Sony's AX-100. Can't believe your video clips are 720p.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

***** Probably not going to happen anytime soon. I work on a budget :)

@Xyb3rTeCh

9 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott Actually, I would recommend the Sony AX-33, which is the most affordable 4K camcorder currently in the market right now. It won't cost you over one thousand bucks. p.s. if you can afford Zeiss Otus lens, I'm sure you could afford a decent camcorder.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

***** Ahh, I'd love to be able to afford Otus glass, but it is just loaned to me by Zeiss for review purposes. Most of what I review I don't own.

As others have stated. Great honest review.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

M Beutel That's my goal!

Hi Dustin. I rented this lens a few weeks back, and it's been making me want to pull the trigger to get this Otus. What's holding me back, however, is the future release of the Sigma 85mm Art and the Canon 1.2L Mark III. I'd like to get your input on whether you think the Sigma or Canon is worth waiting for or if the Otus would be the better choice. I saw on Overstock.com a price drop to, which is like dangling a carrot in front of me. :D What would you suggest? Thanks for any input!

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

If you're comfortable with the mechanics of using a manual focus lens, I doubt that either lens is going to top the combination of optics and resolution of the Otus. It is a master class lens.

@twistedjiji

8 жыл бұрын

+Dustin Abbott Thanks Dustin. I got used to the manual focus on the Otus quite fast. I just didn't fiddle with the micro-adjustments on my camera, so focusing wasn't 100%, but the ones that came out good, looked great. Thanks again for your input!

The yellow markings and design come from Zeiss/ARRI cine lenses, have to admit that it makes me want the lens more for this reason.

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

It's an optically special lens, for sure.

hi～I want to shoot video using this lens，how about the breathing performance ？i have seen otus 55 1.4‘s breathing，a bit annoying really。

@DustinAbbottTWI

4 жыл бұрын

I can't recall how much breathing it does.

@lensboxx

4 жыл бұрын

@@DustinAbbottTWI hhh，really a long time ago

sold. 555 you should open a shop! I want to buy it just for the focus ring.

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

The Otus lenses are so sweet! I'm scheduled to review the 1.4/28mm in July.

@ValentinoLuggen

8 жыл бұрын

looking forward. I'm between 100mm/85mm Milvus and the Otus 85. The 135 is a bit too long. What I really realized how much easier it is to focus the otus. the 100m came next and the 85 Milvus last. How did you get used to Milvus? do you think it is a difference in the field? and do you think your experience you describe about the Otus is also valid for the Milvus now 2 years later?

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

Valentino Photography the Milvus is a great lens, though not quite at the ultimate wow level as the Otus. It doesn't handle quite as well, but does add great weather sealing and is less than half the price.

@ValentinoLuggen

8 жыл бұрын

did you try the zeiss 100mm Milvus? how does it compare to both the 85's? It would be good focal length, a lot lighter, cheaper, and get macro on top. I just don't know how the look compares.

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

Valentino Photography The 100 Macro is very good. It has more CA than the 85's, but is very sharp.

Have you noticed that the only lenses not "milvus'd" are the 28mm and 35 1.4? With the Otis 28, I expect a Milvus sooner than later.

@DustinAbbottTWI

7 жыл бұрын

I suspect you are right.

Canon 5Ds/r owners should be putting this on their shopping list.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

That's the truth! It should be incredible on that body. I wonder if it will allow for interchangeable focus screens?

@makerKID5

9 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott The super precision matte focusing screen and this lens would be incredible. The 6D does have compatible focusing screens, the 5Ds/5Dr should also allow owners to use these accessories, don't see why Canon wouldn't. I'll have to actually double check.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Mathieu Riesling I do have the EG-S forcus screen for the 6D

@makerKID5

9 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott Do you see a difference, why did you decide to pick on up? I'm really curious to see if they are actually worth the bother.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

Mathieu Riesling Mathieu - I will release a video and article soon that will highlight the difference and also show how easy they are to change. It definitely makes a difference - enough so that I don't hardly rely on the focus confirm at all.

By the way, there are some Zeiss AF lenses. If you don't count the Sony Zeiss lenses (because AF is done by Sony here), there are the pure Zeiss Touit lenses for Fuji X and Sony E-mount. Just some trivia :)...

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

You're right. I tend to refer more to the Canon and Nikon ecosystems. Some of the other glass isn't purely Zeiss; as you noted, other companies contribute some bits and pieces.

Sometimes I still consider going back to DSLRs just to use this lens and some other Zeiss lenses. I know that it’s easier to focus on mirrorless cameras and that the dynamic range is better, but I just don’t like adapting due to the looks of the combination. I want my camera to look slick, whereas the camera and lenses flow together properly, like Zeiss lenses and their respective lens hoods that don’t look like afterthoughts. I just never get that flow on Sony, and as many Canon users that switched miss, I miss the ergonomics and the straight out of camera colours. But I would have to work around the poor dynamic range at points if I get the 5DS R, though. Do you lose much of an advantage when using a mirrorless over a DSLR with a focusing screen when wanting to manually focus wide aperture lenses? I’m not so familiar with focusing screens, but I was advised to take a look at them. Do you need to replace the screen yourself, or can you buy a camera that already got it installed at a fair price? They aren’t that expensive if you buy them beside the camera, but I’m not so sure how safe it is for me to replace the screen by myself, but I will do some research. I’m looking to get s 5D Mark IV or 5DS R and a future RF camera in some years if I do decide to sell my a7R IV. Haven’t invested much in Sony glsss yet, so the hope is still there. Are you still considering this lens yourself or are you maybe planning to get the “autofocusing Otus” RF 85mm f/1.2? You can get the Otus used for about the same price. The manual focus experience is also something difference when you mostly photograph still subjects. I also don’t really like the wide angle zooms or 35mm lenses on Sony, but I really like the 16-35mm f/4L and 35mm f/1.4L II. But I might just stick with Sony after all for now. They are some nice manual focus lenses as some of the Loxias and Voigtländer, but they are not as fast or as sharp wide open (expect the APO Voigtländers). Considering the Loxia 21mm and Voigtländer 65mm. I can’t justify the Loxia 35mm, as I want a faster 35mm for streets and some portraits. If I only did landscapes, I would probably stockpile on manual Zeiss and Voigtländer lenses for their incredible contrast even at longer distance

@DustinAbbottTWI

4 жыл бұрын

The short answer is that yes, manual focusing on DSLRs is a LOT tougher. I understand what you are saying, and other than your objection to a native mount, I suspect the best platform for the Otus 85 will probably be the new R5. Maybe then Zeiss will step up and start delivering RF mount Otus lenses.

@carbon6372

4 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott That would be a dream come true. I hope they step up and create Otus like lenses on the RF mount or maybe some Loxias but a bit bigger. Actually, I will probably be best off sticking with Sony till I find the RF mount more interesting (the R5 or some future R camera, more RF lenses and maybe some Zeiss and Voigtländer offerings). Sure, the RF primes are phenomenal, but I’m just not interested in them, at least not the current ones for my use, nor that many GM or Sigma lenses, even though they are incredible optically. Well, I’m mostly in to stills of architecture, landscapes and some streets, so it does make sense after all. Thanks for your time, and I’m excited to keep on following you journey! I have watched many, many of your reviews and I really appreciate your interest and effort. I mostly agree with your visions and conclusions. The main door stopper is always budget. If we had the money, we would have anything from different brands of DSLRs, mirrorless, multiple lenses in the same focal length ranges and so on, just for some specific characteristics physically in terms of ergonomics, looks and flow or optically. For example compact Loxia lenses for landscapes and travel or Otus lenses for portraits, low light or even more details and so on. It would be cool if Zeiss designed a 400-500mm prime as well as the Canon 400mm f/5.6L or Nikon 500mm PF, but I doubt it. If Zeiss won’t produce RF mount lenses, which would be an illogical move of them, I might adapt the Otus. It doesn’t look as ridiculous on the RF platform to that of the FE. They might not be able to make proper AF lenses for the RF mount due to Canon not wanting to share the necessary details, but they can surely produce some nice manual focus lenses.

Dear Dustin do you mind mentioning what you have studied? I am very curious to know

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

I have a degree in theology.

@ArianTashakkor

5 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott Thank you so much Dustin. But you do make a living out of photography right? Is it your full time job?

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

One of them. I also pastor a church, which is my primary vocation. My photography business is my sideline.

Compared to an 85mm/1.2L this lens is in another league. A long term investment that will reveal its qualities even more with a better camera/sensor. See: DxOMark.com: Carl Zeiss Otus 85mm/1.4 Canon 6D: DxOMark: 36; Sharpness 19 P-Mix; Transmission 1.6 Tstop; Vignetting -1.6 EV. Canon 5D Mk III: DxOMark: 38; Sharpness 21 P-Mix; Transmission 1.7 Tstop; Vignetting -1.6 EV. Nikon D810: DxOMark: 48; Sharpness 35 P-Mix; Transmission 1.7 Tstop; Vignetting -1.3 EV. With all: Distortion 0.2%; Chr. Aberr. 3 micrometer. I would love to see more dramatic (high contrast) photos in backlight.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

"Long term investment" - I think that is a great way to look at it.

A very compelling case for Otus Now, all I have to do is convince my significant other that I am not crazy to consider it. ;)

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+ridnovir That's a very real concern :)

are you nicholas cage's brother?

I really hope one date Zeiss to produce Otus with a mount. After all Sony and Zeiss are friends.😔

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+Agnostos Gnostos For sure. I wish Sony would settle on one mount.

3:52 if anyone ever wants to start a meme called "Happy/Angry"

I'd like to put this up against the new Milvus 85mm. I bet it's damn close, with the Milvus having potentially slightly better bokeh due to all spherical optics and .1% less sharp. Poorer mans Otus. You'd only have to sell a couple lenses for a Milvus. :)

@DustinAbbottTWI

8 жыл бұрын

+Photo314159 I'm VERY interested in taking a look at the Milvus 85. I plan to put in my request to Zeiss in the beginning of 2016

@ignatprokhoropchyuck4652

6 жыл бұрын

Photo314159 чо Милвус понравился буржуй ты денег накопил своих евро?😂

It has very low micro contrast.Theres this constant hase over the photos.This happens when you use too much lenselements in the optic construction.

@DustinAbbottTWI

6 жыл бұрын

I completely disagree.

really good speech, i am photographer. I shoot mostly not talk. haha

The Hasselblad 80 mm f1.9 is comparable and maybe better.

@DustinAbbottTWI

Жыл бұрын

I don't have any experience with that lens, so I'll have to take your word.

I would never put a lens on my camera that wasn't in the Zeiss Otis design......just kidding. I wish.

@DustinAbbottTWI

5 жыл бұрын

LOL - that would be nice!

It's an incredible optic. The price, however, is insurmountably problematic for 99% of photographers. And even for those for whom it is not, you have to seriously considerably whether the marginal utility increase can justify the immense cost. Personally when I look at the lens, both aesthetically and optically, it looks to me that they wanted to create something with noticeably MF characteristics. For me if i'm going to spend $4500 I would much rather put together a MF system and get the added benefits of a larger sensor in the process. It's possible that I may rent this lens in the future, but it's more likely that I would just end up buying the Zeiss 135mm f2 Apo Sonnar and stop there. And I have a very strong suspicion that Sigma is working on an answer to this lens just as with the Otus 55mm. It does look like fun though.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

I don't disagree with your opening statement. This is not a lens for the masses (although, for the record, demand has outstripped supply so far for the Otus line). Ironically, your argument about the medium format perspective is the inverse of what Zeiss (and myself) is stating. A lens like this helps gives the some of the characteristic of the larger sensor without many of the shortcomings of most MF backs or cameras. Your statement regarding a rental is certainly a good idea for many that are conflicted as to whether or not the lens is worth it for them. That is a question that can ultimately only be answered by the individual.

@trevorpinnocky

9 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott I've heard Zeiss evangelists and engineers speak more than once of achieving MF 'like' results (of course we have to bear in mind that due to sheer physics it is still only a 'like', a larger image area simply has optical characteristics which you cannot achieve fully in a 35mm frame). But I haven't heard them speak of shortcomings, per se. In my mind every format has shortcomings (MF lacks speed and ease of use to a degree, 35mm - were getting much much closer to ultimate resolution and detail but even cameras like the Nikon D800E can't compete with a 60MP Hasseblad, m4/3 DOF issues we don't need to really go over). So when I'm shooting MF, I don't see it as shortcoming as much as being willing to accept the constraints of the system. And with offerings like the Pentax 645D and Pentax 645Z with a CMOS sensor some of those issues are beginning to shrink away. And here is where I see a potential problem for Zeiss and Hasselblad for that matter. Technology is shrinking the price/performance faster than they are able to increase the performance gap on their end. The 645Z is a prime example of that with Hasselblad reducing by 50% the price of its 40MP MF clearly in response to downward price pressure from Pentax. I see Zeiss wanting to create and ultra premium brand with Otus. They say demand is outstripping supply but that may simply be artificial supply constraints. When Sigma delivered the 50mm 1.4 Art I saw serious purchasing discussions about the Otus virtually disappear. If I were them I would reconsider my pricing structure, but this is only my opinion.

@LowLightVideos

9 жыл бұрын

trevorpinnocky The intended use for this Lens is on a pro FF Camera, taking Photos you can charge a lot of money for; Portrait, Product, or Property Photos, that will be enlarged. The Owner of the Lens _can_ take it outside and shoot pictures of Nature. If you can make a lot of money shooting pictures of trees and grass then it is worth the risk of damage from taking it hiking / climbing, otherwise it sits on a tripod (that enhances it's sharpness and reduces the risk of damage, unless you own a $20 Tripod -- which would be poor budgeting). If I took a lot of 'P Photos' or had a $4K+ FF Camera this would be a nice addition, otherwise one must budget for one's needs. For that price you could get a fine quality Camera and an excellent Lens. With both a fine Camera and excellent Lens you will be better off than buying this Lens and having no money for anything else. Do you want to bring a Bodyguard with you so you do not get bumped into or robbed for $10K worth of Camera and Lens. A Lens you can not take anywhere is like a girlfriend (a nosepicker, or too friendly to strangers) you can not take anywhere, not as good as you first thought. If you can charge a few hundred an hour then your Customers will demand quality, which this Lens will provide (and you save time / money fixing in Post). You can 'easily' pay for the cost of the Lens (and your other expenses) in a few months, otherwise you either do not "need" this Lens; but it will look nice sitting on the shelf. Thanks for the great Review Dustin. Note: I would have preferred 'pixel peeping' of the corners and not of the center of the Shot (EG: 1:55), but do not make the effort for me as I will not be buying this.

@DustinAbbottTWI

9 жыл бұрын

trevorpinnocky Watch the release of the Otus 85 on the Zeiss channel here on KZread and you will see that I am referring to. I've used and reviewed the Sigma, and it is a great lens. But don't kid yourself; the optics are not in the same league, nor is the microcontrast wide open. It's a great lens, and has AF, but it is not the extreme optic that the Otus is. The biggest downside, too, is that the AF on Sigma's ART (both the 35 and the 50) line is somewhat inconsistent. Still, for many people, the resolution is enough and the addition of AF makes it a more practical option than the Otus.

@trevorpinnocky

7 жыл бұрын

As a new owner of the Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG Art, I'd have to say what Sigma have managed to produce with this lens is more than worthy of a head to head comparison with the Otus. This is, without doubt, the sharpest lens at f1.4 that I have owned. It has phenomenal bokeh, very fast and accurate AF (on Sony), a silky smooth 180º manual focus ring, and off the charts resolution. The 400% zooms I've done show a lens that is sharp down the pixel level. So let's get these two Titans into the ring? And by the way, I still think if you're going to buy a full spread of Zeiss Otus optics, you'll be better of simply going MF, now even more practical with the new Fuji mirroless and Hasselblad mirrorless systems. ;)