The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z 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 35mm F1.8 II Z with a length of 49mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z and TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z 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 35mm F1.8 II Z weighs 176g, which means it is 57g (24%) lighter than the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 which has a weight of 233g.
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z and the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 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 35mm F1.8 II Z 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.
Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z 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 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.
