The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS 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 17mm F4 TS is the longer of the two lenses at 114mm. The Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 with a length of 89mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8's 84mm 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. Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 weighs 445g, which means it is 606g (57%) lighter than the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS which has a weight of 1051g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 is also available in the Sony E mount.
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is also available in Sony E , Fujifilm G, Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21 - 36mm.
On the other hand, the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 17mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.5mm.
