The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 14mm F4.0 and the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 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. TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Viltrox 14mm F4.0 with a length of 56mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 65mm.
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. Viltrox 14mm F4.0 weighs 170g, which means it is 267g (61%) lighter than the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 which has a weight of 437g.
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z 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 Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
TTArtisan 14mm F2.8 is also available in Sony E , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
14mm but while Viltrox 14mm F4.0 has the fastest aperture of
F4, the TTArtisan 14mm F2.8's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
