The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM and the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 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 Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 with a length of 85mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM's 54mm 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 Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM weighs 310g, which means it is 390g (55%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 which has a weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85:
Lens Mounts
The Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M 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 T1,4/85 is also available in Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM has the fastest aperture of
F4.0, the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
