Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Milvus ZF.2 vs Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T*

Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Milvus ZF.2 vs Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T*

When comparing Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T* and Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Milvus ZF.2, which one is better?

1. Lens Type Comparison

The Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Milvus ZF.2 is a Prime lens while the Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T* is a Zoom lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Milvus ZF.2 and Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T*:

	Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Milvus ZF.2	Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T*
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Zeiss
Lens Mount	Missing	Sony E
Focal Length	Missing	50 mm
Largest Aperture	Missing	2
Type	Prime	Zoom