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 L and the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 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. Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 102mm. The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L with a length of 50mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L's 64mm 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 L weighs 156g, which means it is 584g (78%) lighter than the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH which has a weight of 740g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has a 67mm 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 L:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L and the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2.
