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 Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 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 Touit 50mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8's 65mm 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. Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 weighs 290g, 32% (138g) 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 Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica L Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
