The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L 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. TTArtisan 40mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 44mm. The Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L with a length of 20mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the TTArtisan 40mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 61mm compared to the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L and TTArtisan 40mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L 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. Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L weighs 60g, which means it is 107g (64%) lighter than the TTArtisan 40mm F2 which has a weight of 167g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L and the TTArtisan 40mm F2 has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
TTArtisan 40mm F2 is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 28mm F4.5 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42mm .
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 .