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N°414114 · Family detail
ZEISSPortrait·NIKON F mount·2013

ZEISS OTUS Apo DISTAGON T* 55mm F/1.4

Specifications01

MountNIKON F
Focal length55mm
Max aperturef/1.4
TypePortrait · Prime
Release year2013
Weight1030 g
Filter size77 mm
Physical length127.3 mm
Barrel diameter92.4 mm
Min focus distance0.5 m
Max magnification0.1471
Aperture blades9
Optical elements12
Groups10
Weather sealedNo
Aperture controlNone; the aperture is controlled from the camera (Canon EF)
Lens hood2099-455 - Bayonet-type round
TeleconvertersNot available
Sensor coverage35mm full frame
Production statusIn production

Additional Info02

ClassUltra-fast full-frame standard prime lens
Focus TypeAutofocus
Focus ModesManual focus only
Angle Of View28.8°
Original NameZEISS Apo Distagon 1.4/55 T*
Detail HeadingZEISS OTUS Apo DISTAGON T* 55mm F/1.4
Diaphragm TypeAutomatic (A)
Equiv ApertureF/2.1 (in terms of depth of field)
Fluorine CoatingNo
Mount And FlangeCanon EF [44mm]
Country Of DesignFRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
Equiv Focal Length84.2mm (in terms of field of view)
Manual Focus ControlFocusing ring

Summary02

ZEISS Otus Apo Distagon T* is a 55mm F1.4 manual-focus prime for Nikon F, designed for portraits and general low-light use with an apochromatic correction.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
  • Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm

    Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.

  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

  • Nikon FNative

Sources03

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ZEISS OTUS Apo DISTAGON T* 55mm F/1.4

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