The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E and the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE 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. Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E with a length of 52mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E'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. TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E weighs 156g, which means it is 194g (55%) lighter than the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE which has a weight of 350g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E and the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
