The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm 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 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8's 74mm 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. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 weighs 295g, which means it is 879g (74%) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 1174g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
