The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 and the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS 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 35mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 101mm. The Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS with a length of 45mm, is 56mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS'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. Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS weighs 155g, 77% (543g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4's weight of 698g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has a 49mm 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 Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 and the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS 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 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
