The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Kase 85mm F1.4 and the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 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 85mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Kase 85mm F1.4 with a length of 99mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Kase 85mm F1.4's 82mm 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. Kase 85mm F1.4 weighs 580g, which means it is 460g (44%) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 which has a weight of 1040g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Kase 85mm F1.4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 has a 77mm 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 Kase 85mm F1.4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Kase 85mm F1.4 and the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Kase 85mm F1.4 is also available in the Sony E , Fujifilm X and Leica L mounts.
Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sony E and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
