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 size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E with a length of 56mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8's 62mm 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. 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.
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
The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 is also available in Sony E and Fujifilm X 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.
