The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 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 T2/25 is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM with a length of 92mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25's 73mm 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. Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM weighs 445g, which means it is 155g (25%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 which has a weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 40mm.