The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 and the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM 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. Canon RF 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM with a length of 68mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM's 52mm 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 Biogon T2/35 ZM weighs 240g, 56% (315g) lighter than the Canon RF 35mm F1.4's weight of 555g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 35mm F1.4 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 35mm F1.4:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 35mm F1.4 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Canon RF 35mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2/35 ZM's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
