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 Distagon T1,4/35 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 T1,4/35 is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM with a length of 96mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's 76mm 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 35mm F1.4 GM weighs 524g, which means it is 306g (36%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 which has a weight of 830g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 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 Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
