The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR and the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 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. Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 is the longer of the two lenses at 141mm. The Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR with a length of 99mm, is 42mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55's 92mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR and Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR and the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 Size and Weight 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. Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR weighs 780g, which means it is 190g (19%) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 which has a weight of 970g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR and the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
55mm but while Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR has the fastest aperture of
F1.7 , the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
