Press Release
Oberkochen, Germany | 24 February 2026 | ZEISS Photonics & Optics
ZEISS is expanding its Otus ML lens family with the introduction of the new ZEISS Otus ML 1.4/35. This manual-focus lens is designed for photographers who live to tell visual stories with deliberate narratives, from street and travel to documentary work. Inspired by the legendary Otus lineage, the ML generation brings ZEISS’ renowned optical excellence and mechanical precision to the latest mirrorless systems, with mounts available for Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z.
The ZEISS Otus ML series continues to deliver natural color rendition, exceptional sharpness, and signatured micro contrast. A fast f/1.4 aperture provides accurate depth of field control, directing the viewer’s attention with clarity while producing a soft, elegant bokeh that separates subjects from the background. An advanced aspherical Distagon lens design minimizes distortion and chromatic aberrations, further enhancing image fidelity. Combined with the legendary ZEISS T* coating, reflections are reduced, flare is minimised, and both contrast and color accuracy are elevated.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 11 groups (7x AD, 2x aspherical) |
| Number of aperture blades | ? |
| min. focus distance | 0.3m (max. magnification 1:5.72) |
| Dimensions | φ 77 x 101mm |
| Weight | 698g (737g) |
| Filter size | φ 67mm |
| Hood | Petal-shaped hood, provided |
| Available Mounts | Sony E-Mount | Canon RF-Mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Other features | Manual AF, electronically coupled Aperture ring |
| Price | 2300 USD |