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 35mm F1.7 E 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. TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E with a length of 56mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X'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. Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E weighs 180g, 14% (30g) lighter than the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X's weight of 210g.
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan 23mm F1.8 X and the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E 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 35mm F1.7 E has the Sony E 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 Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
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 Viltrox 35mm F1.7 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
