The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and the Zeiss Otus 85mm 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 85mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 with a length of 111mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4's 85mm 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 weighs 835g, which means it is 205g (19%) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 which has a weight of 1040g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 and the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sony E and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
