The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Laowa 17mm f4 TS and the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS 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. Laowa 17mm f4 TS is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS with a length of 100mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Laowa 17mm f4 TS also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS's 88mm 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. Laowa 17mm f4 TS weighs 810g, which means it is 241g (22%) lighter than the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS which has a weight of 1051g.
Lens Mounts
The Laowa 17mm f4 TS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS has the Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Laowa 17mm f4 TS is also available in the Leica L , Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
TTArtisan 17mm F4 TS is also available in Sony E , Nikon Z, Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
17mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
