Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon Aperture Series: Sprinter in Snowstorm (Nikon D850)

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This series evaluates performance of the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon on a medium distance scene from f/1.4 through f/11. Secondary color is of particular interest.

I shot this series in part to validate what I was seeing with the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art, on the same trip, thus a context over a week so in which I saw both lenses perform to world-class standards. While this is not a comparison, I offer my perspective on the two lenses.

Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon Aperture Series: Sprinter in Snowstorm

Include images up to full camera resolution from f/1.4 to f/11.

Mercedes Sprinter in Snowstorm

f1.4 @ 1/1600 sec, ISO 100; 2018-12-01 15:28:49
[location “Lundy Canyon Road”, altitude 7000 ft / 2134 m, 25°F / -3°C]
NIKON D850 + Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon

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