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 FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 103mm. The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM with a length of 92mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM's 75mm 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 FE 24mm F1.4 GM weighs 445g, 37% (272g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4's weight of 717g.
Filter Threads
Both the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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
The Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
