Zeiss Planar ZE T* 1

The Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE for Canon EF is a legendary short-telephoto prime widely considered the ultimate portrait lens. Renowned for its incredibly flattering perspective, shallow depth of field, and creamy bokeh, it features a robust all-metal barrel and precision manual focus for unmatched control.

  • Focal Length: 85mm Short-Telephoto
  • Maximum Aperture: Ultra-fast f/1.4
  • Mount: Canon EF (ZE version) with electronic communication (EXIF, focus confirmation, and in-camera aperture control)
  • Optical Design: Classic Planar design with 6 elements in 5 groups and Zeiss T* coating
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 0.85m (2.79 ft)
  • Filter Thread: 72mm (non-rotating)
  • Build Quality: Robust all-metal construction with an exceptionally smooth, well-damped focus ring.
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Description

The Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE for Canon EF mount is a premium, high-speed short-telephoto prime lens engineered specifically for portraiture, fashion, and interview setups. Based on the legendary symmetrical Planar optical design, this lens is highly corrected to eliminate distortion while providing stunning center-to-edge sharpness. The ultra-fast f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light environments and allows for dramatic subject isolation, rendering out-of-focus backgrounds into beautifully soft, cinematic bokeh. Combined with the proprietary Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating, it ensures brilliant color fidelity, high micro-contrast, and superior stray light reduction even in challenging backlit situations.

While it operates as a precision manual focus lens, the ZE version is fully integrated with Canon EOS camera systems via electronic contacts. This provides automatic aperture control directly from the camera body, comprehensive EXIF data recording, and focus confirmation within the optical viewfinder. Designed for a lifetime of professional use, the meticulously crafted all-metal brass barrel and silky-smooth, long-throw focus ring offer unmatched precision and tactile feedback for photographers and cinematographers alike.

Technical Specifications

Focal Length: 85mm

Maximum Aperture: f/1.4

Minimum Aperture: f/16

Lens Mount: Canon EF (ZE)

Format Compatibility: Full-Frame

Angle of View: 29°

Optical Design: 6 Elements in 5 Groups

Minimum Focus Distance: 85 cm (33.46″)

Maximum Magnification: 0.11x (1:9 ratio)

Diaphragm Blades: 9

Focus Type: Manual Focus (with electronic focus confirmation)

Image Stabilization: No

Filter Thread: 72mm (Front)

Dimensions (ø x L): 78 x 85 mm (3.07 x 3.35″)

Weight: 670 g (1.47 lbs)

Included

Zeiss Planar ZE T* 1,4/85mm EF is avalable to rent at FRENEL rental.

1x Lens
1x Sunhood
1x Front lens cap
1x Rear lens Cap
1x UV filter
1x Gear ring
1x Soft pouch