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 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 Distagon T1,4/35 is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 43mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's 70mm 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 TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 428g, which means it is 402g (48%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 which has a weight of 830g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 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 60mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica L Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
