TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.8 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
12 differences| TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
TTArtisan
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.2
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
595 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
94.1 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
78.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.8 m
|
0.5 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 9 groups
|
13 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
VCM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 56mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8
The TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 is a fast standard prime lens covering 56mm at f/1.8 for Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro
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