The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB and the TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 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. TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB with a length of 63mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB's 63mm 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 AF 75mm F2 weighs 340g, 39% (222g) lighter than the TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB's weight of 562g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB has a filter size of 58mm whereas the TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the TTArtisan AF 75mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB has the M42 lens mount whereas the TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the M42 Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 is also available in Sony E , Leica L and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
75mm but while TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 SB has the fastest aperture of
F1.5, the TTArtisan AF 75mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
