Zeiss has just announced the Otus 100mm f/1.4, a manual focus lens for full frame cameras that promises the look and quality of the medium format. This lens joins the 28mm f/1.4, 55mm f/1.4, and the 85mm f/1.4 and just like those, it promises exceptional image quality, and most likely a high price tag to go along.

Zeiss describes the Otus 100mm f/1.4 as one of the best lenses in its class, “due to its low sample variation, outstanding imaging performance, and superior build quality.” Due to a fast aperture and the 100mm focal length, I believe that portrait photographers will find it especially appealing.

It was developed for 35 mm full-frame cameras, and just like the previous models from the series, it will be available for Nikon F and Canon EF mounts. But, despite being made for full frame cameras, Zeiss notes that this lens gives you “the quality and look of a medium-format system.” It should give you a high resolution and end-to-end sharpness even at the maximum aperture of f/1.4. The build and coatings of the lens minimize lens flares and almost all aberrations.

Here are the full specs: The Zeiss Otus 100mmf/1.4 isn’t available for preorders yet and we don’t know the exact price. But, according to Nokishita, it will cost around $ 4500 (excluding tax). Considering that the other lenses from the Otus family cost between $3,990 and $4,490, this price sounds plausible. As for availability, the lens is expected to arrive in May current year, and we’ll update the article as soon as we know more info.

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