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 Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE 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. Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 with a length of 56mm, is 32mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE 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 117g (33%) lighter than the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE which has a weight of 350g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE 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 Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and the Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
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 Viltrox 50mm F1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
