The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM 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. Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM with a length of 63mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM's 56mm 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. Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM weighs 350g, 33% (174g) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's weight of 524g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM has a 46mm 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 Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM 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.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T1,5/50 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
