The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD weighs 805g, which means it is 369g (31%) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 1174g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 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.