The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 32mm f2.8 and the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 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. Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The TTArtisan 32mm f2.8 with a length of 50mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the TTArtisan 32mm f2.8's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan 32mm f2.8 and Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan 32mm f2.8 and the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E 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. Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E weighs 157g, 19% (39g) lighter than the TTArtisan 32mm f2.8's weight of 196g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 32mm f2.8 has a filter size of 27mm whereas the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E 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 27mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan 32mm f2.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 32mm f2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 32mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 32mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
48mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 20mm f2.8 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30mm .
