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 Sigma 56mm F1.4 C 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. Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 with a length of 56mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C's 67mm 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. TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 weighs 233g, which means it is 47g (16%) lighter than the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C which has a weight of 280g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C has a 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C has the Nikon Z 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 RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 is also available in the Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is also available in Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm but while TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C's widest aperture value is
F1.4.