The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 40mm F2 and the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 Z 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 40mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 44mm. The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 Z with a length of 22mm, is 22mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 Z has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the TTArtisan 40mm F2's 61mm 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 28mm F4.5 Z weighs 88g, 47% (79g) lighter than the TTArtisan 40mm F2's weight of 167g.
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 40mm F2 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
TTArtisan 40mm F2 is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 40mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
60mm.
On the other hand, the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.
