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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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
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.
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ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 Reviews
a gem!
By Junia
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-08-09
My first Zeiss lens and I am loving it! I have couple of other 85mm lenses - a 85mm f1.8 non L and a 85mm f1.2 L on my Canon EOS R6, none of which I felt closely attached to until this lens came. it's not the sharpest of all, it's not the easiest coz it's 100% manual, it's not the lightest nor is it the heaviest (the canon L one was as heavy as the Milvus I tried), it's not the smallest. But, its color rendition is so beautiful, its bokeh is so nicely done, definitely a piece of art! I'm even thinking about getting its sibling the 50mm.
nice lens
By Afzal
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-12-04
nice working and nice lens
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What is the diameter of the circumference of the ...
What is the diameter of the circumference of the
focus ring to put a ring to focus?
I would like to know that information, for example, the Zeiss Distagon 25 mm has a diameter of 71.6 mm and I already put its ring focus on it.
I would like to know that information about this Zeiss 85 mm Planar lens please
The focusing ring on the ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF has a diameter of 78mm (3.08").
Date published: 2022-04-25
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Made in Japan or Germany?
The Zeiss Telephoto 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Manual Focus Lens for Canon EOS is manufactured in Japan.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Is this lens weather sealed?
Yes, this lens is weather sealed.
Date published: 2018-08-27
Is the aperture manual ?
Is the aperture manual ?
All of the ZEISS ZE lenses, whether from the Classic, Milvus or Otus families utilize electronic apertures controlled via the camera body.
Date published: 2022-07-08
does the rear element protrude and prevent using ...
does the rear element protrude and prevent using mirror lock-up on canon 5d?
The rear element of the ZEISS Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF will not prevent using mirror lock-up with the Canon 5D camera.
Date published: 2024-08-12
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Can this lens be used on the canon 1d series camera? D1 & DIII?
Yes, you can use this lens on Canon ID series cameras.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Is this Lens compatible with a Nikon D7000 ?
Yes, it is a fully compatible manual focus lens.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Help. I can't seem to find in any discussion whether the Zeiss Planar T*85mm f/1.4 ZF (not the ZF.2) will work on a Nikon d810. May I know the difference between the ZF and th ZF.2?
ZF lenses act as any AI lens would on the D810 you have to enter it in the non-cpu lens data on the setup menu you then have access to the aperture priority and manual modes only on the camera you also gain ttl flash and center weighted and matrix metering... if you don't enter the lens data you only get manual and center weighted metering with the lens of course you have to set the aperture ring like the good old days bu you get a display in the viewfinder ... my 35mm ZF works great and I only ever use manual anyway (sometimes A mode)
Date published: 2018-08-28