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Zeiss Otus APO Distagon T* 1.4/55mm Review - The Gold Standard

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Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the world's best standard lens backed up by sample photos and the observations of an experienced photographer. You can read Dustin's even more thorough written review here: bit.ly/1cyssmJ - or purchase the lens from B&H Photo here: bhpho.to/1SXabAY
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@jamesr6497 5 лет назад

I don't know if I have ever said so before, you are not only one of my favorite reviewer's, but also I find your photographs very beautiful and inspirational as well. This video along with your 85mm Otus review have challenged me to review my own priorities towards lenses, price vs. quality to redefine my own photographic goals.

@DavidBrookover 9 лет назад

Great review Dustin. As an owner of both Otus lenses I have to agree with you on all points mentioned especially the investment purpose. I work with some of the best printers in the industry and when they see images taken with these lenses they are taken aback at the noticeable difference. Keep up the excellent work!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

***** That's great anecdotal feedback, David. There is unquestionably a difference in the image quality from these lenses, and I'm glad they have produced a real world benefit for you!

@Design39media 9 лет назад

Always a big fan of your reviews. Great stuff, keep 'em coming!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

Design39Media That's the plan. Thank you!

@razbiton173 5 лет назад

got mine used for 2000 usd, even though it has no marks of use at all and the lab check proved that the optics are perfect. thanks for helping me do the right choice!

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

That's a strong price. Enjoy!

@jamesr6497 5 лет назад

Wow... you really struck a blow to Sigma by stating that the Otus was more deserving of the word Art; but as a photographer who owns a Art series lens, think I have to agree... rendering, contrast and putting a capital R in Resolution isn't just exceptional, it is without equal. I had the pleasure of handling both the 85mm and 55mm Otus at my local dealer, and I have to concur that the focusing smoothness and movement of the focusing ring has to be tried first hand. It is beyond words, rather a pleasant and satisfying experience.

@OdO_Gee 9 лет назад

Had to rewind to see the images again. Outstanding!!!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

1inside0 Thank you!

@DalsPhotography 9 лет назад

WOW, what a lens, and how wonderful your photos are, I loved the teens series :)

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

Thanks, Daniela. It's a stunningly good lens

@jakubsisak 9 лет назад

Dustin. Please. How am I going to explain to my wife that we need to sell our car and buy this lens? Great review. It should be viewed while eating caviar and drinking a very expensive glass of wine.

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

Jakub Sisak That's the problem, isn't it! I've got my own wife to deal with, so I'm afraid you are on your own :)

@bertiewooster4043 9 лет назад

The Otus 85mm is on my buying plan, before the fall colors show up. I'm not sure the 55mm is for me but they are fantastic lenses. Great review anyway - thank you!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

Bertie Wooster I really love the Otus 85. It is incredible.

@hawg427 9 лет назад

Great video review Dustin. I bet your glad you were holding that Zeiss when Max jumped up there. LOL

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

hawg427 Yep! I'm thankful he didn't start batting stuff off there!

@miike111 9 лет назад

Good review on the Zieiss Otus 55mm F1.4 lens and nice to your cat Max in the video. For me I find that i could not see buying it because of the price but would rent it for any work that came. I would still use the canon 50mm f1.4 since it is small and light.

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

***** It certainly isn't for everyone, but the review is more to let you know that if you are interested in it (rental or purchase), it is deserving of your consideration.

@JosephOlar 8 лет назад

Excellent Lens = Excellent quality photo finishing Great review on the Lens

@DustinAbbottTWI 8 лет назад

Thank you!

@dsphotos 9 лет назад

Very nice and natural review, youtube needs more of that. Pair this lense with a Sony A7RII and you have the ultimate combo! Will you review the A7RII? Nice Greets

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

Drasko Stojadinovic | Photography I just may. I've never used a Sony camera (current), and I do find it very intriguing.

@dsphotos 9 лет назад

Dustin Abbott I bet you would love it, you can even use your canon lenses on it with autofocus

@DalsPhotography 9 лет назад

+Dustin Abbott I am too intrigued about sony plus this lens... in fact it's been some time, that I am wondering if I should go into Sony, there are lately many good things with their newest cameras!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

Daniela Argandoña Its true.

@MadsJaeger 9 лет назад

Awesome review. Thanks!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

MadsJaeger Thanks!

@AI3Dorinte Год назад

That's an alien cat, didn't even try to break the lenses :))

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

LOL

@PL-808 3 года назад

Thank you for a inspirational review

@DustinAbbottTWI 3 года назад

My pleasure.

@simonc4764 2 месяца назад

Is the Otus 55mm f1.4 still the best 50mm lens on the market? I heard about Sony 50mm f1.2 GM but I'm not sure if that is because in camera tweaks from Sony bodies made it look better than it really is?

@DustinAbbottTWI 2 месяца назад

I'm not sure it is the best any longer. I haven't tested it on a higher resolution body. The Otus lenses certainly have a special look to them, but they aren't the massive winners they once were.

@TJVideoChannelUTube 5 лет назад

Dustin, I like your reviews a lot. Hope you can do details comparison between Canon RF 50mm F1.2 vs Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 when you get chance. Thanks.

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

That would be interesting, actually.

@slimslopy 8 лет назад

Great review! Could you explain "focus conformation"?

@DustinAbbottTWI 8 лет назад

+slimsloppy Sure - the camera will give a beep and the appropriate focus point will light up in the viewfinder when correct focus has been achieved.

@slimslopy 8 лет назад

+Dustin Abbott. Ha! That's awesome! Thank you

@user-rj1xs2vr8j 7 лет назад

Brilliant review, and brilliant lens. May I ask how does the EGS help manual focus? I have been shooting lots of manual lens with my canon body, and I can just use live view to focus.....

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

EG-S shows true depth of field, which means you can actually visually see things come into focus. It's a much more enjoyable shooting experience, IMO.

@carbon6372 5 лет назад

I’m considering getting this lens and a Canon 5DS R, but I’m a bit afraid to manual focus with such a lens on a DSLR. Even though it would be better using it on a Sony camera body, I prefer a lot of the Canon glass and the Zeiss glass for Canon. Not sure how to make the decision. Maybe I could switch to Canon’s future high resolution mirrorless later on, which might be just as good as the Sony camera bodys to manual focus. I would then also be able to use my Canon glass properly.

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

A high resolution mirrorless body would definitely be the best way to take advantage of this Otus lens.

@carbon6372 5 лет назад

Dustin Abbott Yeah, that’s true. Which functions do you use on your Sony A7R III when using manual focus? I’m pretty new to Sony, and it would be fantastic to take advantage of some of the aids for manual focus. I’m also considering something like the Laowa 12mm and Carl Zeiss Apo-Sonnar 135mm, so I need to get used to manual focus.

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

Biggest thing is magnifying the image in the viewfinder. Makes nailing focus easy

@J235304204 7 лет назад

I was waiting for the cat to knock your 24-70 down.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

LOL. I was a littler worried about that, too.

@RohamBroccoli 9 лет назад

"uniquely awesome", thats the word!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

Roham Rasai Yep!

@proudegyptiancitizen 9 лет назад

Please do a review of zeiss 135mm f2 and compare it to the otus 85mm in regards to portrait photography optical quality

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

ali tiger You can read my review of the APO Sonnar 2/135mm here: dustinabbott.net/2014/07/zeiss-apo-sonnar-t-2135mm-ze-review-2/

@proudegyptiancitizen 9 лет назад

Dustin Abbott Yes sir i have read it , however for portraiture if you have an option to buy ONE ,will you still choose the 55 ?

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

ali tiger That's a good question. I'd actually probably split the difference and go with the Otus 85. All three lenses are amazing, so it really comes down to your focal length preference. I actually really like the 135mm focal length, but it can a little long in certain situations.

@chchandtanha968 8 лет назад

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 .

@DustinAbbottTWI 8 лет назад

Definitely the Nikon. Put this lens on the high resolution sensor!

@slimslopy 8 лет назад

Buy for Nikon because you can buy an inexpensive adapter ring to use it on canon EF cameras. Win win

@maicofriedrich2840 7 лет назад

Can you please rate the optical (no other) qualitiy of the Milvus 50 1.4 and the Voigtlander 58 NOKTON 1.4 against the Otus whilst the Otus is rated to 100?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I haven't used the Voigtlander, so can't comment on it. If the Otus is 100, I would say the Milvus is at least a 90. It doesn't have quite the ultimate sharpness, but has a lot of sharpness and really beautiful rendering. It's rendering is easily my favorite among 50mm lenses outside of the Otus.

@maicofriedrich2840 7 лет назад

Thanks giving me your time. I appreciate your way to test and show up the "power" of the Milvus and Otus lensen.

@borisalmishev5052 5 лет назад

Hello, sir. I have a little bit of a weird question. Quite recently I had the chance to play around for an hour with an Otus 55 for the Nikon at a photo gear event where I could use any camera or lens, and naturally, I wanted to test the Best. However, due to my utter unfamiliarity and incompetence with the Nikon system and being unable to learn how to operate the Nikon D850 in 5 minutes, I just asked the people at the store to supply me with an adapter, and I ended up adapting the lens on my Sony a7III. The results of the portraits I took with it were simply stellar, but however, I noticed a lot of fringing in bright areas against dark ones, as well of quite the normal for lesser lenses sharpness falloff towards the edges. My inquiries are the following: 1. Have you had the chance to adapt these magnificent pieces of glass to a mirrorless camera like the a7RIII? 2. If not, do you think it's possible that the defects I saw were caused by the fact that the lens was adapted and not used on a camera with the mount it was made for? Decentralization, etc.?

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

The problem with the Nikon F mount is that it isn't a particularly friendly one to adapt. Canon EF lenses adapt much better. I would say that the defects you saw had to be related to adapting, as the Otus has very little fringing and is sharp from edge to edge.

@borisalmishev5052 5 лет назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you, when I get the chance, I'll try adapting the Canon version.

@CameraMystique 5 лет назад

Generally speaking I would not try to adopt high performance lenses on bodies with sensors for which the lens was not designed. Micro-lens construction (as they behave against color spill-over) and sensor glass thickness play a major role. In my tests the Otus 55 produced the least fringing of all 3rd party lenses. Now, NATIVE Nikon/Canon/Sony lenses have those things (CA and fringing) corrected in the camera's firmware.

@borisalmishev5052 5 лет назад

@@CameraMystique Without extreme high contrast scenes where CA usually happens, the Otus did what an Otus is supposed to, even adapted. Unbelievably sharp where it has to, wonderful colors and the feel of something special.

@CameraMystique 5 лет назад

Yes, I know, I own the lens.

@rubaba7999 5 лет назад

How does it compare with Summilux in your opinion?

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 лет назад

Unfortunately I don't have an opinion, as I have no experience with the Summilux

@andykeeble1 8 лет назад

Another excellent review, many thanks Dustin.👍 I have a question about the eg-s focus screen if you can help. I have read that they are only suitable for "fast glass" but can they still be used on lenses such as the Canon TS-E 24mm /f3.5 and the Sigma 24-105mm /f4? I've read differing accounts where some say that this group of lenses are too dark and others that say they are fine. Do you have any experience of these (or similar) lenses when used in conjunction the Super Precision focus screen? Many thanks once again. 🍀👍

@DustinAbbottTWI 8 лет назад

I keep one of my bodies set up with an EG-S all the time, and it doesn't interfere with using any lens operation. The only real downside is that it always shows the amount of light the aperture lets in in the viewfinder, meaning that the viewfinder can be dimmer than the standard one with slower glass. In real world usage I often don't really think about it.

@andykeeble1 8 лет назад

+Dustin Abbott many thanks for getting back to me so quickly, I really appreciate it. I will swap the focus screen and see how I get on. At the end of the day it's no biggie to change back if I don't get on with it.🍀👍

@DustinAbbottTWI 8 лет назад

Andy Keeble That's exactly right. It is a couple of minute process.

@andykeeble1 8 лет назад

Dustin Abbott well that's done and my 15mm and 21mm Zeiss Distagon lenses are so much easier to focus accurately. I've tried my TS-E 24mm mk2 and that's fine as is the Sigma. The EG-S focus screen is a big improvement for fast, manual lenses when compared to the "standard" screen. Thanks for your input on this Dustin.🍀👍

@DustinAbbottTWI 8 лет назад

Andy Keeble A small price for a big improvement!

@JohKemStYl3 7 лет назад

Hey Dustin. Could you please give a link to this edf? egs? focus display that you are using?

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

bhpho.to/2mm61av

@JohKemStYl3 7 лет назад

Thank you so much!

@krkumarxi 4 года назад

Which cam you have used to record this video ?

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

Canon 70D + 135L

@ADFCHRONICLES 7 лет назад

Hi,do you think this is as good as a noctilux? 0'95 I know they are 2 different beasts but I want the best 50 available.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I'm afraid I've not used the Noctilux. If you are shooting a DSLR, though, the Otus is the best

@ADFCHRONICLES 7 лет назад

Thanks for your response, I use all systems, anything that shoots, even point and shoots, phones, polaroid, m's ,dslr.I have a problem i guess and really don't want to make a 9k mistake....Love your reviews I decided to pick up the otus 85 after seeing your vid.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I've yet to see a lens that tops the Otus 55 in this range. If you own the Otus 85, then you have a good idea of the strengths of this series.

@gur262 7 лет назад

i dont think any lens tops the otus sharpness, but for lowlight Theres a noctilux alternative, mitakon 50. sharpness aint perfect, build aint perfect, totally different Route, but 0.95. its the lens youd want on an a7s , the otus suits the a7r2 or the New fuji

@ADFCHRONICLES 7 лет назад

well Joshua, you are not going to believe this but I literally just came through the door with one....and you know something? it really is a nice lens....to good to be true.

@melodychest9020 4 года назад

On the contrary, I wish I had a wife .. who was well off!! haha. Brilliant review and pics .. One of those pics where are hands are in focus truly looks like 3D .. mind blowingly amazing!

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

It definitely is a brilliant lens optically.

@CamerasdirectAustralia 8 лет назад

Love it

@DustinAbbottTWI 8 лет назад

+Cameras Direct It is a sweet lens!

@liverpool6139 8 лет назад

i have a sigma 50 art. and i love it. i am sure the ziess is better. however, I'm not sure it's that much better than the sigma to justify the price.

@DustinAbbottTWI 8 лет назад

That probably depends on your needs. People that love Zeiss tend to really prefer the look

@Okay_Okay123 9 лет назад

Great!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

huho gogo Thanks!

@leojonkers3181 9 лет назад

Nice cat!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

Leo Jonkers Yes, he was an unexpected distraction. I was in his domain, though!

@leojonkers3181 9 лет назад

Dustin Abbott No distraction, i loved it. Nice review Dustin!

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

Leo Jonkers A little touch of real life!

@leojonkers3181 9 лет назад

Dustin Abbott Yes and a very charming one to :)

@slothsarecool 9 лет назад

Hahah yup, cat is a good touch

@kh.g4049 7 лет назад

All lenses( and cameras) should look as beautiful and well crafted as this piece of lens, no wonder simple phones that take crappy photos are ruining dslr/mirrorless sales cause the damn things aint even attractive.

@DustinAbbottTWI 7 лет назад

I agree. This is a special lens.

@naaldvoerder 4 года назад

Manual focus only is actually a plus.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

It can be in certain situations, though I doubt few would agree in absolute terms.

@andriykovach2736 4 месяца назад

It's justified when bought second hand for half price or less in pristine condtition )

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 месяца назад

Fair enough.

@marianpalko2531 6 лет назад

Using the Otus on a 6D is a sin! 😂

@DustinAbbottTWI 6 лет назад

Actually an Otus on a 6D with an EG-S focus screen is one of the better DSLR experiences for a MF lens.

@AminTheMystic 9 лет назад

Using 6D to test the power of Otus is a bit useless! You want something like d810 or the new 50mp Canon's. Or the Sony 7Rs

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

+AminTheMystic That's not really true. Yes, you can expose more of its resolution, but the color rendition, contrast, and sharpness are very apparent with more mortal resolutions.

@AminTheMystic 9 лет назад

Dustin Abbott But the reason they made the Otus range was for higher res cameras. If you have 6D then the Otus range does seem to be an overkill.

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

AminTheMystic I wouldn't say that. For one thing, the 6D allows for interchangeable focus screens and works better with manual focus lenses than most Canon bodies. It also has Canon's best sensor outside of the 5Ds/r line and the 1DX. Finally, none of the camera bodies you mentioned existed when this lens was released. Those sensors can take better advantage of the resolution, yes, but to say that the lens is wasted on a 6D is far from the truth.

@AminTheMystic 9 лет назад

Dustin Abbott I do not mean to offend you in anyway. But with a 6D the balance between the lens and body is off. Why spend so much on lens with that body? The Planar T* 1,4/85 for around £1000 is much more suitable. - - The d800 was out. Which means so was Sony. Canon had been prototyping a high MP camera for a while. Obviously Zeiss as industry insiders knew more. The whole purpose of the Otus range is to get the best from a high mp camera. If you are not looking for that kind of detail... then why would you even bother to match and Otus with 6D? I think that is a fair question to ask.

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 лет назад

+AminTheMystic Fair enough, but I can assure you that I can tell the difference 😀

@ziggozwolle 4 года назад

Your mike is upside down

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 года назад

I do that on purpose. It reduces P and S sounds and give a more even sound performance.

@Tbarlow99 6 лет назад

0:11 DO NOT

@chchandtanha968 8 лет назад

@J235304204 7 лет назад

For this specific lens, probably Nikon, because Nikon cameras normally have higher resolution, when it comes to normal lenses that can only achieve the sharpness of lets say 20 MP, then putting those normal lenses on both 22.3 MP 5d mark iii and 36.3 MP d810 won't necessarily make any difference. But this Zeiss lens probably has way higher resolution than 20 MP. Then, definitely Nikon can make more use out of the sharpness of this lens.

@chchandtanha968 7 лет назад

Huadong Feng thank you man

@gur262 7 лет назад

Ch Chand Tanha actually. it worked best back then on an a7r or r2. now you could with maybe some vignette, use it best on the New fuji medium Format mirrorless

@chchandtanha968 7 лет назад

Joshua Mack 😍