Zeiss milvus 100mm f 2 macro vs zeiss otus 100mm f 1 4?

The two are closer than the names suggest. Both are 100mm, both are manual focus, neither is stabilised, and both fit Canon EF and Nikon F on full frame.

Choose the Zeiss Milvus 100mm f/2 Macro if you shoot close-up work like flowers, insects or product shots. It's the one built for macro. It also gives you a little more depth of field at the same aperture.

Choose the Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 if you want the widest aperture for low light, or a shallower, creamier look for portraits. Its page doesn't list it as a macro lens, so I wouldn't rely on it for close-ups.

If you're using an APS-C body, check the focal length converter first. On either lens, 100mm turns into roughly 150-160mm equivalent, which is a lot of reach for a portrait.

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