While new cameras always seem to get the most love (and, at times, hate) from the greater filmmaking and video production community, new lenses can often be bigger game-changers for those looking to improve their cinematography and production capabilities. This new lens series from the ZEISS could very well be just that as the Otus ML series is here to bring high-end lenses to your mirrorless camera productions and workflows. Set to be available in Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony E mounts, this manual focus ML series from ZEISS is going to be a great option for all types of content creators. While primarily designed for stills and photography needs, hybrid shooters might find that the ZEISS Otus ML lineup could be perfect for their photo and video needs. Let’s look at the new Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and the Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 set to kick off this new high-end lens series.ZEISS Otus ML Lens SeriesDesigned to provide unparalleled optical quality with a nice, modernized design, the Otus ML lens series from ZEISS has been tailored for full-frame mirrorless camera systems as a re-imagined manual focus prime made for professionals. After not releasing a lens specifically designed for still photography in more than five years, ZEISS's introduction of its Otus ML-line is set to help the company deliver a more compact and portable form factor that will still be able to retain peak lens performance. The lenses will feature fast maximum apertures that should allow users to create...
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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 25 February, 2025
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