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Zeiss Introduces Fast Otus 100mm Prime
24 April 2019
Zeiss has announced that its Otus 100mm 1.4 prime lens, the fourth of fast f1.4 Otus lenses, will soon join the 18mm, 55mm and 85mm primes in the lineup.
The manual focus prime lens will be available in both Canon EF and Nikon F mounts. Other mount systems will require adapters.
MEDIUM FORMAT LOOK
Zeiss said the full-frame format prime delivers a medium-format look.
"Thanks to its exceptional sharpness," the company said, "the Zeiss Otus exploits the full potentials of contemporary high-resolution sensors and rewards photographers with images characterized by breathtaking rendition of even the finest details."
The apochromatic lens design with aspherical lenses and special glass prevents aberrations while the high-quality coating keeps contrast high even when shooting against the light and also minimizes lens flare, the company said.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the new prime include:
ZEISS OTUS 100mm f1.4 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon EF, Nikon F Focal Length 100mm Aperture f1.4 to f16 Minimum Focus 39.4 inches Optical Design 14 elements in 11 groups Autofocus No Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 86mm Dimensions Canon: 5.07 inches long
Nikon: 4.98 inches longWeight Canon: 3.10 lbs.
Nikon: 2.95 lbs.PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Pre-orders are not yet being accepted but the 100mm prime is expected to be available this month for $4,990.
For more information see the news release below.
Zeiss Otus 1.4/100: The Telephoto Lens
With its new Otus 1.4/100, Zeiss has expanded the tried and tested Otus family to include a new telephoto focal length. The Zeiss Otus 1.4/100 is one of the best lenses in its class due to its low sample variation, outstanding imaging performance and superior build quality.
With the same uncompromising performance that makes all Otus lenses stand out, the Zeiss Otus 1.4/100 is a truly exceptional lens. A lens that is a reflection of the comprehensive expertise and extensive experience of Zeiss.
Although developed for 35mm full-frame cameras, the Otus 1.4/100 gives you the quality and look of a medium-format system.
Whether in the studio or on location, this lens stands out in every situation thanks to its high resolution and excellent sharpness -- even at the maximum aperture of f1.4.
Whether portrait or product photography, the bokeh will impress you. The apochromatic lens design with aspherical lenses and special glass prevents almost all conceivable aberrations. In addition, the high-quality coating keeps the contrast high, even when shooting against the light and minimizes lens flare.
Apochromat
Because this lens is an apochromat, chromatic aberrations (axial chromatic aberrations) are corrected with elements of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion. The chromatic aberrations are therefore significantly below the defined limits. Bright-dark transitions in the image and especially highlights, are reproduced almost completely free of color artifacts.
The Ultimate in Image Contrast
Aberrations caused by extreme differences between shadows and highlights are particularly obvious in images captured at night. Thanks to the outstanding correction of lateral chromatic aberration, the floodlit facade is reproduced with absolute perfection.
No Colour Fringing
Sources of light located in front of or behind the plane of focus present particular challenges to every lens. In the case of the Zeiss Otus, longitudinal chromatic aberration is so low that practically no color fringing occurs.
The Medium Format Look
Thanks to its exceptional sharpness, the Zeiss Otus exploits the full potentials of contemporary high-resolution sensors and rewards photographers with images characterized by breathtaking rendition of even the finest details.
Aspherical Design
The aspherical lens design ensures consistent imaging performance throughout the entire focusing range as well as sharpness to the periphery of the image. The asphere's more complex surface profile can reduce or eliminate spherical aberration and also reduce other optical aberrations compared to a simple lens.