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 55mm f1.8 EVO 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 55mm f1.8 EVO is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E with a length of 52mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO also has a larger diameter of 69mm 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 214g (57%) lighter than the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO which has a weight of 370g.
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 55mm f1.8 EVO has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E and the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO 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.
Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO is also available in Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm.
On the other hand, the Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
