The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 and the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR 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 50mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR with a length of 48mm, is 52mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Zeiss Otus 50mm 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. Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR weighs 335g, 50% (342g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4's weight of 677g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has a 62mm 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 50mm f1.4:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 is also available in the Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR's widest aperture value is
F3.5.
