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ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF

BH #ZE8514ZEC • MFR #1677-838
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ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
A classic portrait-length prime, the Canon EF-mount Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE from ZEISS is a short telephoto lens, ideal for producing shallow depth of field effects and isolating focus on subject matter. Beyond offering increased control over depth of field, the bright f/1.4 maximum aperture also excels in difficult lighting conditions and suits handheld shooting in low-light situations. The Planar-type optical concept is a tried-and-true design that yields consistently high sharpness throughout the focusing range with even illumination throughout the aperture range. Also, a T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements to control lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy.
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ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 Overview

A classic portrait-length prime, the Canon EF-mount Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE from ZEISS is a short telephoto lens, ideal for producing shallow depth of field effects and isolating focus on subject matter. Beyond offering increased control over depth of field, the bright f/1.4 maximum aperture also excels in difficult lighting conditions and suits handheld shooting in low-light situations. The Planar-type optical concept is a tried-and-true design that yields consistently high sharpness throughout the focusing range with even illumination throughout the aperture range. Also, a T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements to control lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy.

Prime portrait-length lens is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 136mm equivalent focal length.
Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture affords extensive control over depth of field for achieving selective focus effects and also benefits working in low-light conditions.
Planar optical design affords high sharpness and consistent performance throughout the focusing range to suit photographing at a wide range of imaging scales.
ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections and provide greater contrast and color fidelity.
Manual focus design enables a minimum focusing distance of 3.3'.
All-metal lens barrel and mount offers high durability and rigidity.
A nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when working with selective focus techniques.
EAN: 4047865800099

ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 Specs

Focal Length
85mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.4
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
29°
Minimum Focus Distance
3.3' / 1 m
Magnification
1:10 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.1x Magnification
Optical Design
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
9
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
72 mm (Front)
Dimensions
3.1 x 2.6" / 78 x 65 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
1.5 lb / 670 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.96 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.9 x 4.5 x 4.3"

ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 Reviews

Hits All The Marks

By Armando
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-08

I Already Had The 50mm And 100mm Version Of This Lens. Paired Up With The Cannon R5 (and It's Manual Focus Aid) I'm Getting Fantastic Results. Been Using The Canon 85L For Many Years. Great Lens, Slow To Focus. Was On The Fence If It Was Worth The Money To Get This Zeiss 85mm, When I Already Have A Great 85mm Lens. The Answer Is Yes. The Manual Focus Makes Things Much More Intentional, The All Metal Housing Is Great To The Touch, And The Images Are Different Enough From The Canon 85L. The Difference Between The Canon And Zeiss Lens Coatings Is Very Noticeable In Photos. It's Almost Like A Completely Different Camera Is Taking The Photos. It Pained Me To Spend Money On Another EF Lens And Not A New RF Lens, But The Type Of Look You Get Out Of This Lens Does Stand Out.

Very Nice Lens

By Zong
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-11-10

I got this lens (85mm/F1.4) today, and I took some pictures at 1.4 wide open. At first the pictures are very soft. However when I used live view, I got very sharp pictures from edge to edge! The lens is not soft at all when it is wide open!!! The problem is the people who use it. To me, the only negative is the lens cap. The build quality, IQ and color are all incredible. If you are patient and try to figure out how to handle it, practice and the reward is big. I give this lens a 5-Star rating.

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