Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 85mm
Zeiss
40 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 85mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 3 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.20 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.1 | 1:5.26 |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 85mm
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 85mm0.029score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.060score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
