The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 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. Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 is the longer of the two lenses at 141mm. The Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 with a length of 87mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 also has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 and Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 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. Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 weighs 420g, which means it is 550g (56%) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 which has a weight of 970g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has a filter size of 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 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 50mm F1.4 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 .
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 .
