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 16-35mm F4 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 Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 with a length of 100mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4's 85mm 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 16-35mm F4 weighs 500g, 52% (551g) lighter than the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS's weight of 1051g.
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS and the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are , and .
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 Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .
