The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED 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 Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED with a length of 87mm, is 33mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35's 78mm 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. Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED weighs 670g, which means it is 160g (19%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 which has a weight of 830g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.