The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z 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 Z 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 Z 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 Z's weight of 180g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z 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
Both the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z and the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z has the fastest aperture of
F1.7, the TTArtisan 35mm F1.8 II Z's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
