The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS and the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 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. TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8's 74mm 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. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 weighs 295g, 71% (756g) lighter than the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS's weight of 1051g.
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is also available in the Fujifilm G , Nikon Z, Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
