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Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4

Canon EF

Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
1390 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
137 mm

At a Glance

The Otus 28mm F1.4 is a wide-angle prime for Canon EF full frame with a very wide aperture. At f/1.4 it gathers a lot of light for night sky and reportage, and landscapes are possible too. It focuses to 30 cm at 0.18x. At 1.39 kg it is heavy. Focusing is manual only.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • At 1.4 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
1,390 g (3.06 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.6 (0.18×)
Length
137 mm (5.39 in)
Diameter
109 mm (4.29 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com, lenspire.zeiss.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 fit?

The Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensZeiss Otus 28mm F1.4Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtZeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm25 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/2f/1.4f/1.4
Weight1,390 g520 g865 g1,225 g
Filter diameter95 mm58 mm77 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm24 cm28 cm25 cm
Length137 mm93 mm108 mm123 mm
Autofocusnonoyesno
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 weigh?

The Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 weighs 1,390 g. It is 137 mm long with a diameter of 109 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 use?

The Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

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