The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB and the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 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. Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB with a length of 63mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB's 63mm 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 Sonnar T2/85 ZM weighs 500g, 11% (62g) lighter than the TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB's weight of 562g.
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB and the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB has the M42 lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the M42 Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
112.5mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
