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 Samyang AF 45mm 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. Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L with a length of 50mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE's 62mm 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 6g (3%) lighter than the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE which has a weight of 162g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L 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 Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 67.5mm.
