ZEISS Otus ML 35mm F1.4 - Lens review and specs

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Sony E Nikon Z Canon RF Wide Angle Prime full-frame 2026

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35mm

Focal length

f/1.4

Max aperture

677 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.4

f/2

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 1x

Aperturef/1.4

f/1.4f/16

Near focus5' 10"

Far focus6' 8"

Total DOF9"

Hyperfocal99' 8"

Subject distance6' 3"

Focal length35 mm

Aperturef/1.4

SensorFull Frame

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

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Min aperture: f/16
Diaphragm blades: 10

Optics

Special elements: Distagon optical design; apochromatic optic
Coatings: ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating

Focusing

Minimum focus: 30 cm

Physical

Weight: 677 g
Dimensions: ⌀77.4mm × 99mm
Filter thread: 67 mm
Hood included: Yes
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Distance Scale: Yes

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Architecture, astro, Landscapes, Portraits, Street, Walkaround / Daily

Release year: 2026
Announced: Feb 24, 2026
Approx price: $2299 USD

Summary

The ZEISS Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 stands out for being an ultra-high-end lens designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras (Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF). Its most important feature is its uncompromising optical excellence, using a 15-element Distagon design that eliminates virtually all chromatic aberrations and distortions, achieving exceptional sharpness from the center to the edges, even at its maximum aperture of f/1.4. In terms of construction and handling, the lens offers ultra-precision manual focusing with a wide rotation range and a robust, weather-sealed metal body. In addition, it is a versatile tool for both professional photography and video, as it includes a "de-clickable" aperture ring (for fluid and silent aperture changes) and a more compact and lighter design than previous models in the Otus line for DSLR cameras.