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 Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f3.8 ASPH 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 Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f3.8 ASPH with a length of 58mm, is 56mm shorter. Besides being longer, the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f3.8 ASPH's 61mm 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. Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f3.8 ASPH weighs 310g, 70% (741g) lighter than the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS's weight of 1051g.
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f3.8 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica L Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is also available in the Sony E , Fujifilm G, Nikon Z and Canon RF 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 Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f3.8 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm.
