The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S 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 Z 24-70mm F4 S with a length of 89mm, is 31mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 78mm.
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 Z 24-70mm F4 S weighs 500g, which means it is 330g (39%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 which has a weight of 830g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S 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 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.