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.
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
The Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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.
