This is said to be the world’s best lens for system cameras. It’s the just announced Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 which comes with Nikon mount (Click here) or Canon mount (Click here) at BHphoto. But being a manual focusing lens it can be better used on a mirrorless camera with focus peaking and other helpful features Canon and Nikon do not deliver yet. The real problem of that lens is as you can guess….the price 🙂
P.S.: Image samples can be seen on Flickr.
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I’ll wait for the pricier silver version.
At least it comes with a lens hood.
But no mount to attach to u4/3 body.
Looks like admin wants a piece of canikon sales comision income by all arguing that this lens can be used in mft. Shame on you admin
True..
He is doing the same thing at SAR which is also ownedcby the same guys.
But I don’t see many complaining when Panasonic FZ1000 was all over this blog. Was it Micro Four Third? Was it mirrorless.
The only thing it has it common was Panasonic brand.
There are no m43 mount for that lens, it should compare to *any* adaptable lenses. I’m sure it holds its own, but is it really better than Schneider or Leica?
Sort of a click-bait title here, don’t you think Admin? Though you did preface it with quotes ;). This may be the best lens for the highest IQ FF systems, but since it is not specifically made for the m43’s mount and thus, doesn’t account for the size of the glass in front of the sensor, this lens will likely NOT be the best lens for m43’s. I bet the Nocticron will run circles around this lens on m43’s, as would the 75mm f1.8 Oly.
Another strange news made by admin. What the hack is happening on this rummor site, cancan?
There´s nothing else to post – there are no interesting mft rumors atm.
I’m waiting for daily update on E-M1 firmware
No it isn’t. The best lens is the lens that’s best for the job your doing. This lens is NEVER the best lens for the job on a M43- as…in….EVER. For instance, number one reason not to use a fast aperature full frame lens on an APSC: you end up with sharper corners than the center. This is not optimized for M43 sensors. Is it possible to pay more for less? Yes, in this case it is.
I’ve never heard of FF lenses performing that way. Care to send a link to a source?
i found that a bold claim too
Yeah…there is no such thing as APS-C sensors performing better with full frame glass, and there is no evidence to support that belief.
Really? Tell us more… Sigh…
The fact that it is good of FF does not mean than it is the best on 4/3. No FF sensor has density similar to what 4/3 sensors have.
I would not be surprised if Pana 42.5 and Oly 75/1.8 and 60/2.8 are actually sharper on 4/3 sensors.
I agree.
+1000
I would. “Sharpness” and much more are probably in a different league. However, it’d be wasted on m43.
Get over yourselves, “best” was put in quotes. I for one only use EF mount lenses, and consider this an option if I needed a lens like that. I have a Summilux-R f/1.2 80mm (EF Leitax) and I’m sure the Zeiss has some performance advantages over the Leica in terms of uniformity and sharpness. Am I itching to upgrade? not at all, but go for it admin if you can monetize your site a little bit by getting a few Otus sales.
You spotted it. 0.000X % on $4K sales is better than nothing I guess 😉
Would make a perfect match on the GM1! 🙂
hey admin if you do not want to do anything on this site,comback to SAR
where is panasonic camera info,GH4 firmware detail ?
if trust source and you no more infomation again ,i can search on others site and post it here.
If you really must have a 170mm equivalent focal length lens. No AF, big and clumpsy, expensive, and with all such sacrifices, its image quality, based on Lenstip, is not really so special when compared to other expensive lenses.
“Best” only for those who like to flaunt and impress using some huge price-tag and famous brands. For me, the auto focusing 75mm f/1.8 is the one even if it costs the same.
I think this 85mm f1.4 is fine for those who use FF and can afford it. I don’t know why it is even mentioned in a MFT blog, as there is no way it is worth it when there is a 75mm f1.8 costing 1/4 as much.
My thought exactly. You need a proper sensor to take advantage of this piece of glass. Not to mention that an adapter will always be an adapter.
75mm and 42.5mm are better options for this system in my opinion.
OK, please don’t laugh. Out of curiosity: does this lens outresolves current m43 sensors? I mean you only stop down f/ to have more dof, not better resolution.
This lens is wasted on m43 sensors, and I’m not trolling at all. As Ming Thein writes, “we don’t have the sensors for it, yet”.
I tend to agree.
More like 1/6.
Does that price include a lens hood?
Another thing (like the E-M1) one should not buy – to teach a lesson. At
least the price of the E-M1 is going down – and when it reaches the 2.5
times less price point, I solemnly promise here to buy it. But this thing – never.
Yes, the 75mm is to go for, optimized for m43, this thing here is for larger sensors. And I do not believe it will be good for the Metabones adapter. I don’t believe the Metabones adapter is good for anything – it will surely bring in all kinds of optical nastities 🙂 ….
IQ wise, usability and price range. Best is currently Olympus 45mm f/1.8.
That has too long focal length for anything else than 35mm.
Sharpness isn’t so much better to cost over 26x more.
No auto focus (portraiture requires it often)
Requires an adapter
If something, even Panasonic-Leica Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 is way better.
This objective is again one of those virtual penis extensions that doesn’t deliver ANYTHING.
And to get all out of that, it is required to have a D800e/810 or A7r and then very sturdy tripod, shutter release cable/remote and timer for mirror slap reasons with those cameras.
So maybe those few who are photographing presidents or other can buy it.
If extreme quality is required, get a medium format camera and forget everything else.
That objective is crap by it’s quality and usefulness combined and waste of time.
Sorry!
This lens is certainly out of place on M43, but not because pixel-peeping fools say so. It will sing on proper systems, for the few who will need it and know better than “sharpness”.
When you go to the mall could you bring me a couple of these? I´ve a coupon…
Lenses use to be beautiful. This is an ugly coffee mug lens. Like the Sony lenses. The price is crazy. There is no way you could tell the difference between a print shot with this lens or a $1,500 Nikon or Canon equivalent.
Coffee mug! ROTL. I can see coffee mugs made soon looking just like it.
It cannot be the best, it is much to big and to large. Maybe it shows the best image quality, but why do 4/3 exist?
Best for 24x36mm sensors maybe, but not necessarily best for crop sensors.
Olympus 75mm is better for mft sensor and it’s less expensive.
YES. I agree
Have you compared them? Tell us more.
They are completely different.
The Otus 55mm f1.4 is 970g, more than twice as heavy as the E-M1. I can see why this manual focus 85mm f/1.5 will be even more impressive. At around1500g, it would for extremely useful and surely the best ever lens for M43.
Full frame lens ate less sharp and less contrast because the image circle is much bigger inside the camera letting light bouncing and reducing contrast. SO NO ITS NOT THE BEST LENS FOR M43
Please… Who is your pusher again?