Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T Canon-ef*

$1,283
85 mm
manual focus prime lens
f/1.4

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14 users at B&H Photo Video

"It has the Zeiss "signature": even sharpness, and unbeatable colors."

"This lens is incredible... from the construction to it's performance, it is an impressive lens"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
23.9°
85mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

horizontal angle of view
14.9°
137mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Wide aperture
	f/1.4

	Quite short
	86 mm

The Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) low light lenses

	Small diameter
	77 mm

Cons

The Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	85 mm

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Low max f/stop
	f/16

	Manual focus only
	Focus yourself

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	85 mm
	Max focal length	85 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	Unknown
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.4	unique
	Wide maximum	f/16	below average
	Tele minimum	f/1.4	above average
	Tele maximum	f/16	below average
Features

	Auto focus	No	below average
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	86 mm
	Diameter	77 mm
	Filter size	72 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	23.9°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	23.9°
	Wide vertical	16.1°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	16.1°
	Wide diagonal	28.6°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	28.6°
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	15.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	15.8°
	Wide vertical	10.6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	10.6°
	Wide diagonal	19°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	19°

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Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) low light lenses

Cons

The Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef lens?

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Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T Canon-ef*

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