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 Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G 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. Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS with a length of 107mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G's 87mm 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. Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G weighs 565g, 46% (486g) lighter than the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS's weight of 1051g.
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G 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.
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 Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm.
