Zeiss Otus T lens 55mm, f/1.4, Nikon

Nikon F, full size
Currently out of stock

Product details

Spectacularly detailed portraits full of contrast. High fidelity images and exceptional performance into the corners even at full aperture. The Otus 1.4/55 makes absolutely no compromises and brings together over a century of ZEISS optical and technical excellence. This standard lens is the exception to the rule: perfect optical correction eliminates nearly all possible flaws, from color fringes and distortion to chromatic aberrations. With the highest contrast performance over the entire image field, even at an aperture of f/1.4, this lens offers the spectacular medium format look when working with a modern SLR camera. Phenomenal detail and exceptional performance, regardless of whether it’s using available light or in the studio, the Otus 1.4/55 is the absolute best lens in the world today.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
full size
Weight
970 g
Focus type
Manual focus
Lens type
Normal LensPrime lens
Bayonet lens mount
Nikon F
Focal length
55 mm
Item number
2476041

General information

Manufacturer
Zeiss
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
ZE 2010-055
Release date
15-11-2013

Colour

Colour
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.50 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal LensPrime lens
Bayonet lens mount
Nikon F
Aperture
1.40 
Min. aperture
1.40 
Min. focal length (exact)
55 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
55 mm
Focal length
55 mm
Sensor compatibility
full size
Filter thread
77 mm
Number of lenses
12
Number of lens groups
10
Lens equipment
Filter thread
Focus type
Manual focus
Country code
NL

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/1.4
Max. aperture
f/16
Aperture
f/1.4 - 16
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.06 m
Filter thread
0.08 m

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
FrontlensRear cap

Product dimensions

Weight
970 g
Length
141 mm
Diameter
83 mm

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Zeiss
    Not enough data
  • 1.Canon
    0,3 %
  • 2.Nikon
    0,4 %
  • 2.Sony
    0,4 %
  • 4.OM System
    0,5 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Zeiss
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sigma
    2 days
  • 2.TTArtisan
    4 days
  • 3.Sony
    6 days
  • 4.Samyang
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Zeiss
    Not enough data
  • 1.Olympus
    3,9 %
  • 2.Canon
    5 %
  • 2.Fujifilm
    5 %
  • 4.Nikon
    5,1 %

Very good80/100
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Unterm Stricht muss man zwar den fehlenden Autofokus als Schwäche ausmachen, darüber hinaus ist die Ausstattung jedoch ohne jede Schwachstelle als sehr gut zu werten. Weiterhin ist die Auflösung sehr stark und auch die Objektivgüte geht in Ordnung.