The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 E and the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 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. Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 E with a length of 60mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 E's 60mm 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 23mm F1.8 E weighs 210g, which means it is 66g (23%) lighter than the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X which has a weight of 276g.
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 E and the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 E has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
