The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR and the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 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 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 155mm. The Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 with a length of 141mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR and Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR and the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 Size and Weight 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 Otus 1.4/55 weighs 970g, 9% (100g) lighter than the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR's weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR and the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 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 .
Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 82.5mm .
