Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 Review: Does It Live Up to Its Legacy?

Thanks to Westcott, PetaPixel's preferred lighting partner! This episode we used the FJ200 1 Light Backpack Kit: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/fj200-... -- Earlier this year, Chris Niccolls tested the Zeiss Otus 50mm f/1.4 and wasn't super excited with the results. With the 85mm f/1.4 now, a lot is riding on this lens to stand up to the legacy that the Otus name brings with it from the DSLR days. So, is this new mirrorless version just like the 50mm, or does it live up to the expectations? Chris walks the streets of Brisbane, Australia to find out. Read the full review: https://petapixel.com/2025/10/15/zeiss-otu... Buy the Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/188... -- Sign up for a PetaPixel Membership and download full-resolution RAW and JPEG sample images here: https://petapixel.com/sample-galleries/ Rental equipment provided by The Camera Store: https://www.thecamerastore.com PetaPixel exclusively uses Audio.com music in our YouTube show: https://audiio.com/petapixel Check out our PetaPixel Shirts at: https://store.petapixel.com 00:00 - Intro from Brisbane 01:06 - Handling 02:51- Close focusing 03:46 - Lit portraiture 05:22 - Bokeh 06:01 - Flare 06:31 - LoCA 07:09 - Manual focusing, breathing 08:06 - Sharpness 09:31 - Night shooting 10:16 - Verdict