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 Leica SL 50mm 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. Leica SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 with a length of 100mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 88mm 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. Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 weighs 677g, which means it is 388g (36%) lighter than the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH which has a weight of 1065g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Leica SL 50mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
