The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 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. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM with a length of 65mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM's 63mm 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 Distagon T1,4/35 ZM weighs 381g, 10% (47g) lighter than the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's weight of 428g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 60mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica L Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
