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TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air

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/1.7 Air if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.55 m vs 0.8 m

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 and the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
Brand
TTArtisan
Viltrox
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/1.7
Length
not listed
55.9 mm
Diameter
not listed
68 mm
Min focus distance
0.8 m
0.55 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.11×
Aperture blades
9
not listed
Optical design
10 elements / 9 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
56mm both
Filter thread
52 mm both
Autofocus motor
STM 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/1.7 Air

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