The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 and the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 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. Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 with a length of 41mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM also has a larger diameter of 54mm compared to the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4'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. Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 weighs 240g, which means it is 70g (22%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM which has a weight of 310g.
Filter Threads
The Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 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 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 and the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.
Focal Range
Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.