The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E and the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 AF 56mm f1.7 E weighs 187g, which means it is 46g (19%) lighter than the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 which has a weight of 233g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E and the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 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 AF 56mm f1.7 E and the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 is also available in Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm but while Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E has the fastest aperture of
F1.7, the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
