The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X and the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z 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 F1.7 X is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z with a length of 49mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X also has a larger diameter of 64mm compared to the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z's 60mm 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. TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z weighs 176g, 2% (4g) lighter than the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X's weight of 180g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X and the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Viltrox 35mm F1.7 X has the fastest aperture of
F1.7, the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
