The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 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. Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 with a length of 75mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 and Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 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. TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 weighs 437g, which means it is 8g (1%) lighter than the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 which has a weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a 67mm 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 TTArtisan 14mm F2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Sony E , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
22.4mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a focal range of 16-28mm and 1.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6 - 44.8mm .
