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 Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ 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 Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ with a length of 37mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ's 62mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH and Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ weighs 120g, 6% (8g) lighter than the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's weight of 128g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm whereas the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ 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 Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount whereas the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica TL Mount and Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ's widest aperture value is
F2.8.