The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 and the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM 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 Planar T1,4/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Canon 50mm f1.4 USM with a length of 51mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50's 66mm 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. Canon 50mm f1.4 USM weighs 290g, 17% (60g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50's weight of 350g.
Filter Threads
Both the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 and the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 is also available in the Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
