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 Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM 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 Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM with a length of 99mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 77mm.
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. Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM weighs 580g, 14% (97g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4's weight of 677g.
Filter Threads
Both the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 and the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM 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
The Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM has the Canon RF 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 Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
