The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X and the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 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. Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X with a length of 60mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X has a larger diameter of 60mm compared to the Kamlan 28mm F1.4's 55mm 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 X weighs 210g, which means it is 174g (45%) lighter than the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 which has a weight of 384g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X and the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 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
Both the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X and the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF-M , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 42mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
