The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 and the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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 Milvus 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM with a length of 56mm, is 70mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM's 69mm 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. Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM weighs 190g, 83% (984g) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4's weight of 1174g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has the Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
