The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 and the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X 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 12mm f2 X is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 with a length of 37mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 and Samyang AF 12mm f2 X to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 and the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X Size and Weight 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 14mm F3.5 weighs 98g, which means it is 114g (53%) lighter than the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X which has a weight of 212g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X 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 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
21mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang AF 12mm f2 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 18mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
