Zeiss Batis, Milvus and Otus lenses review with Sony A7R III

The Sony​ A7R III is truly a beast of a camera. But imagine what you can do with the ZEISS Camera Lenses​ Batis, Milvus and Otus lenses. Oh wait, you don't have to, because Bobby Tonelli​ took these three lenses out for a spin and they blew his mind.
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[@DarrenD777]

The Japanese word "bokeh" is pronounced "bo keh" by the JAPANESE, and since it's their word maybe we can pronounce it their way. It's not a French word for wine. There's no "a" in it. Kids these days: gotta make everything seem fancy. LOL.

[@TECH360TV]

The pronunciation is one that gets a lot of photographers. Understand the origins but based on where you are from some will say it differently. Meaning is all the same though :)

[@robertocordero4682]

TECH360.TV I Agree and at the end of the day who gives a f💥💥💥

[@Trader-CL]

The colours and saturation looks aweful... if doing lens reviews then shouldn't use any such effects

[@DarrenD777]

I concur: the skin tones are waaaay over-processed in some of the photos. I think someone was having fun with the sliders in LR or PS.

[@teufelhunden4087]

Agree

[@ronaldt3422]

tonnes of lens reviewers are doing it while promoting their own presets

[@wendysburgers4326]

HE applied EDITS/FILTER I agree Bad Misleading Review

[@wendysburgers4326]

EDITED JPEGs bad review. Next time Review straight out of the camera (no edits)

[@ToddWilhelm]

I have the Zeiss Batis 18mm and really like it. The other two are likely very nice, but I don't like having to use a lense adapter. If Milvus and Otus ever come out with an Emount lense I would love to purchase one.

[@jamesdeak630]

The 50/2 Loxia lens is phenomenal also

[@oliverlison]

Hi Bobby, I am looking for a new set up and I am looking for new body. I am using Zeiss Milvus zf.2 lenses and I am interested in the focussing process. Is there any sort of focus confirmation when using those MIlvus with Sony bodies?

[@voyad5866]

Nice review but disappointing to see that there are no sample images shown for each lens, there are a few thrown around but they were the same images shown in the Sony a7r3 review!

[@btonelli]

Voyager Adventurer in the A7RIII review review, the majority of photos shown were shot with the Zeiss lenses in this video. We wanted to highlight differences between the Milvus And Otus more, but with the video compression and image compression it’s hard to see much difference on KZbin. If there are any questions I can help answer though feel free to ask.

[@faisalee]

But why they filter effects on the photos while talking about how clear, contrasty, sharp these lenses are??? If anyone would take this review to decide, they would go with a coke bottle instead 🙂

[@TECH360TV]

Fair comment. We have done this in our videos since this one

[@AfGun01111]

One of the most expensive lenses on Earth is still manual focus! Really, Zeiss?!

[@TECH360TV]

Well when you have some of the best glass a lens could have and it’s already this big, putting motors in the lens would make it even bigger.

[@AfGun01111]

@@TECH360TV If I'm going to pay 3k dollars for just a lens, I want someone to fix that issue for me.

[@TECH360TV]

Hahaha understand. Perhaps in the future they will do one that is autofocus. For me I’m used to manual focus as I shoot with rangefinders in my off time so it’s not an issue for me, but can see how some will view it differently. - Bobby

[@photozen8398]

The 55 mm Otus is distagon and the 85 mm Otus is Planar, any difference in the quality of images? I know you tried the 85 Otus.

[@TECH360TV]

Hi. It’s been years since I tested these lenses. Sorry but it’s hard for me to compare now.

[@shram1129]

Hello. Congratulations for review. I wanted to ask, I own Milvus 50mm for Canon, and I would like to mount it on a7R iii. What adapter would you recommend to me that it does not cost much .. Thanks

[@Festvangelist]

That is an extraordinarily high price tag on that lens, not sure if would drop that kind of cash on a lens with other top notch alternatives price under $2000.

[@TECH360TV]

Depends on needs and wants. Some find it right for their work, others not as much.

[@fotografiafantastica]

Hi! Which adapter do you use for Sony?

[@vitalimagephoto]

Will the sigma adapter be able to control the aperture on the otus (canon mount) on an A7R2? Thanks!

[@ziggozwolle]

What is the difference besides they are all very good?

[@oliverlison]

Between the Milvus 50 1.4 and Otus 55 1.4 there is basically no difference or the difference is minimal.... apart from the price tag.

[@qassemaleid9774]

Difference is mainly in video and at f1.4

[@charruaporelmundo]

You dont like the planar? It is native fe.

[@bartabz2199]

Why didn't you shoot the same object so we could get a good comparison on how sharp they are side by side?

[@TECH360TV]

It’s too difficult to tell on KZbin anyways

[@fotografiafantastica]

Hi! Which adapter do you use on Nikon Milvus for Sony?

[@TECH360TV]

It was a random adapter.

[@fescosam]

what kind of adaptor were you using, lately tried with Sigma MC 11 to Otus 55 noticed that there is play in between two pieces.

[@williamwang3084]

Hey Sam, could you share more information regarding the Sigma MC 11 with Otus lens? I'm planning to get an Otus to work on A7R4. Will that work ?

[@marc6652]

Sadly, the Otus is not AF and heavy. And focusing at 1,4 is not that easy (I had a 50 summilux...). A pity you didn't test the Batis 55 f:1,8 instead of the Batis 18mm. It's extremely sharp, light, and not very expensive.

[@btonelli]

Marc M240 with the Sony's focus magnification it makes shooting at 1.4 much easier than on other cameras I even tried the Leica 75 1.4 and could nail focus on the Sony. Yes I heard about the Batis 55, perhaps if I review the A7III I can try out that lens as well ;)

[@zomberton616]

There is no Batis 55.

[@victoiresala]

where are those footage link

[@erickyanez7866]

How do you feel the milvus and otus balance out on the A7RIII? How (un)comfortable it is to be hand holding and manual focusing? I have the Milvus 50mm and am planning on getting a sony A7RIII. Hence my questions. Thanks in advance.

[@btonelli]

Erick Yáñez hi Erick the Milvus paired with the A7RIII is actually quite comfortable. The lens is lighter than the Otus and slightly shorter in length. If you want to shoot with one hand for a long period of time you might need to do some forearm exercises haha, but overall it’s pretty well balanced and the image quality more than makes up for the extra size and weight.

[@erickyanez6297]

Thanks for the response Bobby. Appreciate your advice, I'm thinking on getting the grip. Maybe that will help balance things out. Gotta say, that Milvus line is very addictive.

[@ZXTech]

Singapore?

[@teufelhunden4087]

He confirmed that at 2:40.

[@dgoullet1]

Great video. Did you try the Sony Zeiss 50mm 1.4? That fits the Sony, maybe as good as the Otus?

[@frazhassan]

Hands down, the best review. To the point straight. Loved it.

[@DennisLimCY]

amazing shots, and thank you for sharing what Zeiss Lenses can do. i have heard of Zeiss, but never had a chance to see them in action till now.

[@TECH360TV]

thanks for streaming our video!

[@1008asad]

very good review bro. your have some serious photography skills.

[@btonelli]

1008asad thanks. Appreciate the compliment