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 Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z 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 23mm F1.4 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X with a length of 60mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X and Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X and the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z 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 23mm F1.8 X weighs 210g, which means it is 90g (30%) lighter than the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z which has a weight of 300g.
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X and the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z 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 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
