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 Sigma 35mm F1.2 II 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. Sigma 35mm F1.2 II is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 with a length of 103mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4's 77mm 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. Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 weighs 737g, which means it is 13g (1%) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II which has a weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II has the Sony E 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 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 Canon RF mounts.
Sigma 35mm F1.2 II is also available in Leica L mount.
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 Sigma 35mm F1.2 II's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
