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 Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 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. Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E with a length of 52mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 65mm 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 134g (46%) lighter than the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 which has a weight of 290g.
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
Both the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E and the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E and the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 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.
Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is also available in Fujifilm X mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO E has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
