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Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85
Image: Camera Electronic
  • Full frame lens
  • Telephoto

Typically A$5,799 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

A$5,799

at Camera Electronic

  • Focal length: 85mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/1.4
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Focus: Manual
  • Weight: 1,033 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed
  • Max magnification: 0.12×, Focuses to 0.80 m

Otus ML 1.4/85 overview

The Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 is an 85mm f/1.4 prime for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, Canon RF and Nikon Z, announced by Zeiss in February 2025. 78 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits and low light. It is a weaker pick for travelling light, fast-moving subjects and close-ups.

New, it sells for A$5,799 in Australia (Camera Electronic).

Worth comparing it with the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM, Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II and Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S.

Where to buy the Otus ML 1.4/85 in Australia

More used Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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Made in 3 mount versions. Check the version before you buy: each offer says which, when the retailer does.

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Things to know

  • 85mm prime, f/1.4.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
  • 1,033 g; 87.9 × 107.5 mm; 77mm filters.
  • Focuses down to 0.80 m, up to 0.12× magnification.
  • Weather sealed.
  • Made in 3 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
  • No used body-only listings at the stores we track in Australia today: check eBay and the Used filter.

Good for

  • Portraits (85–85mm-equivalent reach at f/1.4)
  • Low light (f/1.4)

Not the best for

  • Travelling light (1,033 g)
  • Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)
  • Close-ups (0.12× magnification)

From the Otus ML 1.4/85's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the Otus ML 1.4/85 in each market, with an approximate conversion into AUD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States——
United Kingdom——
Europe——
Australia(you)A$5,799—
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

No used Otus ML 1.4/85 listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

Otus ML 1.4/85: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between A$5,799 and A$5,799. Latest lowest new A$5,799.17 Oct6 NovA$5,799A$5,799
Lowest new

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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Otus ML 1.4/85 specifications

Optics

Focal length
85mm
35mm equivalent
85mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Minimum aperture
f/16
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
15 / 11
Aperture blades
10
Closest focus
0.80 m
Max magnification
0.12×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Manual focus
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
Yes
Internal zoom
—
Aperture ring
Yes
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
1,033 g
Diameter × length
87.9 × 107.5 mm
Filter thread
77 mm

Cameras it fits

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  • IBIS
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