The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 and the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 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 50mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 with a length of 93mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8's 74mm 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. Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 weighs 432g, which means it is 245g (36%) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 which has a weight of 677g.
Filter Threads
Both the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 and the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 and the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 is also available in Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 has a focal range of 24-50mm and
2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 75mm.
On the other hand, the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
