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 Zeiss Milvus 25mm 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 25mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S with a length of 89mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 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. Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S weighs 500g, which means it is 725g (59%) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 which has a weight of 1225g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 has a 82mm 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 Z 24-70mm F4 S:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 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.
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 Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 37.5mm .
