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 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF 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 13mm F1.4 XF is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 with a length of 37mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5'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 14mm F3.5 weighs 98g, which means it is 322g (76%) lighter than the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF 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 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF 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.
TTArtisan AF 14mm F3.5 is also available in 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 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 XF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 13mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 19.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
