The ZEISS Otus ML lenses, are crafted for photographers who live to tell stories. Inspired by the legendary ZEISS Otus family, the new lenses bring ZEISS' renowned optical excellence to mirrorless system cameras (available for Sony1 E-Mount, Canon2 RF-Mount and Nikon3 Z-Mount). Designed with ultimate precise mechanics you are able to capture every detail with unparalleled sharpness, vibrant colors and a nearly three-dimensional effect that brings your story to life. With the Otus ML, manual focusing becomes more than a technique, it's an experience itself and an indispensable tool for your creative freedom. The precisely engineered focusing allows for accurate settings, giving the confidence that every shot turns out exactly as envisioned. With the ZEISS Otus ML lens family you can rely on your lens in every situation.
The Otus ML 1.4/50 is indispensable in every photographer's toolbox. Whether you're capturing portraits, street scenes, or cinematic moments, this lens is your perfect partner for bringing your creative vision to life. Capture the moment as you see it, as you feel it and focus on your story.
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Two questions
Does it feel rough on the adapter to body side or the lens to adapter side ?
I just tried 3 different Z mount lenses and then the adapter with an F mount lens. The adapter and the Z mount lenses feel about the same going on and off.
All 4 attempts were smooth with a minor increase in tension as the adapter was twisted half way on or halfway off. It almost feels like a spring pusing between the lens and body or adapter and body. Again, this felt the same on all 3 lenses and adapter.
If its under warranty, Nikon should exhnage it or replace it for no extra charge. Are you here in the US? Maybe policies are different in other countries. But reeason would dictate that if you buy something on sale and it doesnt work right, they replace it. Its not a bait and switch to make you buy something then upsell you on a non deffective item.
Sounds fishy.