Quick answer
The Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.4 for the Canon EF mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 specifications
- Brand
- Zeiss
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.1x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
Specification source: zeiss.com
What can you shoot with the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2?
At 85mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 136mm | 15.1° | 18.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2?
It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 136mm on full frame, with a 15.1° horizontal and 18.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
