The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 and the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS 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 35mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS with a length of 44mm, is 21mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 and Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 and the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS 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. Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS weighs 130g, 34% (69g) lighter than the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8's weight of 199g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 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.
On the other hand, the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS has a focal range of 18-45mm and 2.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28.8-72mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
