The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is a legendary portrait prime, known for its clinical sharpness and that signature “Zeiss pop.” However, even the best glass struggles with distracting reflections on skin or washed-out colors in bright outdoor sessions. Adding a high-quality 67mm circular polarizer is the secret to saturating skies and cutting glare on surfaces…
Owning a Zeiss lens is a significant investment in optical excellence, but those legendary T* coatings are magnets for fingerprints and dust. Using a generic, harsh cleaner can permanently degrade your contrast and clarity. After years of shooting with Otus and Batis glass, I’ve found that the wrong cloth can do more harm than good….
Owning a Zeiss lens is a significant investment, largely due to that legendary T* anti-reflective coating that produces world-class contrast and clarity. However, these delicate coatings are magnets for dust and oils, and using the wrong chemicals can cause permanent damage. After years of shooting in salt-sprayed coastal regions and dusty studios, I’ve found that…