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 Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air 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 AF 50mm F2.0 Air is the longer of the two lenses at 57mm. The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L with a length of 50mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air also has a larger diameter of 65mm 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 59g (27%) lighter than the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air which has a weight of 215g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air 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 L:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 50mm f1.8 NEO L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air 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.
Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air is also available in Nikon Z mount.
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 Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
