Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 vs TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
TTArtisan
17mm f/1.4
Verdict at a glance
- TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 | 17mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | TTArtisan |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 17mm | 17mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Weight g | 120 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 46 | 40.5 |
| Length mm | 36.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 58.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.2 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 8 |
| Format | n/a | aps-c |
| Groups | n/a | 8 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 9 |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8
A fast 34mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds with a metal body and a snap-focus clutch ring. It weighs about 120 g and takes 46mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.8
- Compact at about 120 g
- Snap-focus clutch
- Metal build
Cons
- Not weather sealed
- Autofocus is slower than newer Olympus primes
TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4
TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 17mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.