The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 85mm f1.4 weighs 1040g, which means it is 360g (25%) lighter than the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 which has a weight of 1400g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Zeiss Otus 85mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
127.5mm.
On the other hand, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
