The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 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. 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 with a length of 37mm, is 50mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5's 63mm 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. TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 weighs 98g, 80% (406g) lighter than the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8's weight of 504g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has a 39mm 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 7Artisans 14mm F2.8:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
7Artisans 14mm F2.8 is also available in the Canon RF , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 is also available in Fujifilm X mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm but while 7Artisans 14mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5's widest aperture value is
F3.5.
