The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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. Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 with a length of 56mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023's 59mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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 AF 56mm F1.8 weighs 233g, which means it is 104g (30%) lighter than the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 which has a weight of 337g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has a 46mm 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 AF 56mm F1.8:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has the Leica M 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 Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
