The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR and the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 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. Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 with a length of 69mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50's 66mm 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. Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 weighs 350g, 39% (225g) lighter than the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR's weight of 575g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR and the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 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 Planar T1,4/50 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon 24-120mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR has a focal range of 24-120mm and
5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 180mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
