The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 and the Sony FE 28mm F2 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 28mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 137mm. The Sony FE 28mm F2 with a length of 60mm, is 77mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony FE 28mm F2's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 and Sony FE 28mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 and the Sony FE 28mm F2 Size and Weight 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 28mm F2 weighs 200g, 85% (1150g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4's weight of 1350g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Sony FE 28mm F2 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 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 28mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Sony FE 28mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Sony FE 28mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2.0 .
