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 Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM with a length of 96mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a larger diameter of 81mm 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM weighs 516g, 23% (161g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4's weight of 677g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 and the Sony FE 50mm 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
Both the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 and the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
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 and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
