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 Thypoch 35mm F1.4 Z 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 Thypoch 35mm F1.4 Z with a length of 66mm, is 37mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Thypoch 35mm F1.4 Z's 54mm 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. Thypoch 35mm F1.4 Z weighs 309g, 58% (428g) 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 Thypoch 35mm F1.4 Z 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 Thypoch 35mm F1.4 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Otus 35mm f1.4 and the Thypoch 35mm F1.4 Z 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.
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.
