The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X 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. TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 with a length of 23mm, is 37mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 62mm compared to the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X 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. Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 weighs 90g, which means it is 120g (57%) lighter than the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X which has a weight of 210g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Fujifilm X Mount
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .
