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Is the zeiss otus ml 85mm f 1 4 hard to focus manually?

I don't have anything on this site that rates how hard the Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 is to focus by hand. What I can tell you is that it's manual focus only, with no autofocus, so every shot's focus is up to you. The lens page lists the mounts and the cameras it fits, including Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z bodies.

If you're deciding whether manual focus suits you for portraits, the portraits guide explains why an 85mm works so well for people, and it covers the working distance you'll be shooting from. If you want autofocus on that focal length, the same guide is a good place to compare options.

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