Shooting with the ZEISS Otus Prime Lenses
The Otus set is about optical purity — 28, 55 and 85mm lenses built with essentially no compromise, cine-modded for rental use. They are exceptionally corrected, which makes them a favourite for beauty, product and high-end commercial work where the image needs to be flawless before it ever reaches post. If you are shooting something that will be scrutinised at full resolution, this is the set to ask about.
Three focal lengths, so this is a complement to a wider set rather than a complete package on its own. We will pair them with something to fill the gaps.
ZEISS Otus Prime Lenses Rental FAQs
What is the Otus set best for?
Beauty, product and high-end commercial work — anywhere the image has to hold up under close inspection. They are among the most optically corrected lenses you can rent.
Is three lenses enough?
Usually not on its own. Most productions pair the Otus set with a wider prime set or a zoom, which we will quote alongside them.