The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO and the TTArtisan 40mm F2 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 35mm f1.8 II EVO is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The TTArtisan 40mm F2 with a length of 44mm, is 32mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the TTArtisan 40mm F2's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO and TTArtisan 40mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO and the TTArtisan 40mm F2 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 40mm F2 weighs 167g, 52% (188g) lighter than the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO's weight of 355g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO has a filter size of 58mm whereas the TTArtisan 40mm F2 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the TTArtisan 40mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO has the Sony E lens mount whereas the TTArtisan 40mm F2 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 35mm f1.8 II EVO is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the 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 .
