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 Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH 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 Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's 70mm 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. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 428g, 41% (309g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4's weight of 737g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a 60mm 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 60mm filters that we recommend for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and , and for the Leica L Mount.
Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
