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 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 Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM with a length of 96mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 also has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM weighs 524g, which means it is 446g (45%) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 which has a weight of 970g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Nikon F (FX) 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 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 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 88mm .
