The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f2D and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 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 Milvus 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Nikon 35mm f2D with a length of 45mm, is 81mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Nikon 35mm f2D'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. Nikon 35mm f2D weighs 205g, which means it is 969g (82%) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 1174g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon 35mm f2D has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 35mm f2D:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 35mm f2D and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 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.
Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Nikon 35mm f2D has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.