Sony Photography News and Rumors

The day after we had a big dump of Zeiss rumors about the Zeiss OTUS ML 50mm F1.4 and ZEISS OTUS ML 85mm F1.4, Zeiss released a teaser on its X account. This is welcome and an example of good social media management since some companies like to send cease and desist letters.

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💡 The big reveal is almost here! We’ve seen the anticipation, the theories, and the excitement—and we can hardly wait ourselves. Just a little longer now… even if some of you might already have a hunch. 😉#ZEISSCameraLenses pic.twitter.com/vtReeUoDE0

— ZEISS Camera Lenses (@ZEISSLenses) February 20, 2025

Zeiss released a teaser of the new Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 coming February 25th on X. Last week we shared a teaser that Zeiss is back and now we know they plan to return to developing Zeiss Otus lenses which are some of their best. There are also details on Chinese websites that require a login that I am sharing below, which include details about the Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 that will likely launch along side the 50mm Otus.

Zeiss Otus New Lens Appearance and Preorder Price Leaked, Includes Sample Images
After six years, the Zeiss Otus mirrorless, short-flange-distance photography lenses are finally on their way. Unlike the DSLR era, when only one lens was released at a time, this time we’re getting two at once:
•Zeiss Otus ML 50mm F1.4 (E-mount / RF-mount / Z-mount)
•Zeiss Otus ML 85mm F1.4 (E-mount / RF-mount / Z-mount)

Otus 50mm F1.4 Specifications:
•APO design
•Distagon retrofocus construction, 14 lens elements
•The first element is aspherical
•Incorporates many special glass elements
•All-metal, made in Japan
•Manual focus
•77×100 mm, 677 g (the weight has finally come down!)

Otus 85mm F1.4 Specifications:
•APO design
•Sonnar construction (exact number of lens elements unknown)
•88×113 mm, 1040 g (this one’s a bit heavy)

Just when we thought Zeiss might be stepping away from the consumer photography market, this oldest giant in optical history has returned with a new-generation product.

It brings back memories of when the Otus 55mm F1.4 was released and ignited a revolution in large-aperture standard lens design (the Otus 55 was unveiled on October 7, 2013). After the Otus 55, a series of newly structured standard lenses burst onto the scene like mushrooms after the rain. From then on, standard lenses were no longer tied to the familiar double-Gauss design that hadn’t changed much since the 1960s.

The old saying, “Buy the cheapest 50mm prime,” became somewhat of a joke once standard lens designs became more complex.

Now, let’s look forward to seeing what kind of impact this new short-back-focus Otus can bring to the photography world. Will the new Zeiss Otus lead the next decade of optical design and become the benchmark for consumer photography lens quality in the next ten years? We can’t wait to find out!

A Retailer also posted and pulled the listings but I have the information from them below:

Product Specifications
ZEISS OTUS ML 1.4/85 RF PRE-ORDER

• The all-metal construction with the highest craftmanship and quality made in Japan.
• Clear, easily readable, and ultimate precise scales, allow quick and accurate adjustments to maintain full control and focus.
• Compact and portable form

• 1.4/50: 77 x 100mm, 677g
• 1.4/85: 88 x 113mm,1040g.
• Optimized for latest mirrorless mounts (Sony1 E, Canon2 RF. Nikon3 Z).

The story of portrait photographers: they have a certain image in mind They plan and cast, test out different lighting situations, try to push their subject to the limits and optimize their craft until they’ve achieved to visualize their vision.

Product Specifications
ZEISS OTUS ML 1.4/50 RF PRE-ORDER

Lens Design ZEISS Otus ML 1.4/50
Distagon with 14 lens elements Lens with aspheric optical surface
Lens made of special glass

• The all-metal construction with the highest craftmanship and quality made in Japan.
• Clear, easily readable, and ultimate precise scales, allow quick and accurate adjustments to maintain full control and focus.
• Compact and portable form

• 1.4/50:77 x 100mm, 6779
• 1.4/85: 88 x 113mm,1040g.

• Optimized for latest mirrorless mounts (Sony1 E, Canon2 RF. Nikon3 Z).

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Every story is shaped by the person behind the camera. Some are quiet, some remain hidden—until the right storyteller brings them into focus. We can’t wait to show you these stories—and how they were captured. Watch this space on February 25. #ZEISSCameraLenses
📸 Sinjun Strom pic.twitter.com/FxArv5rfsq

— ZEISS Camera Lenses (@ZEISSLenses) February 19, 2025