The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 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 AF 56mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 with a length of 41mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 68mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 and TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 and the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 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 27mm F2.8 weighs 100g, which means it is 133g (57%) lighter than the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 which has a weight of 233g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has a 52mm 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 27mm F2.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
