The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Canon 35mm f1.4L USM with a length of 86mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35's 72mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 weighs 570g, 1% (10g) lighter than the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM's weight of 580g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is also available in Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35's widest aperture value is
F2.0.