Name: TTARTISAN 56mm f/1.8 Vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 lens Lens Review | Nikon Zf C
Uploaded: 2024-07-21 21:27:00
Duration: 9 min 32 s

Question 1

Which is better: TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 or Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 for Nikon Z fc?

Accepted Answer

For pure sharpness and chromatic aberration control, I found the Viltrox to be the better performer. For a more “bookalicious” look with stronger background blur and nicer skin tones, I liked the TTArtisan. Since it’s only a $10 difference, it really comes down to what you prioritize.

Question 2

Does the Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 have focus breathing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Viltrox does suffer from focus breathing, and you can see it in my blur/bokeh comparisons. It makes the framing look slightly wider compared to the TTArtisan. In my portrait test I even had to compensate for it so my head size looked more even.

Question 3

Which lens has better bokeh and background blur?

Accepted Answer

In my bokeh ball test, the TTArtisan bokeh balls looked bigger. In the bokeh blur test, the TTArtisan also gave me more noticeable blur, partly because the Viltrox focus breathing changes the look. If you’re chasing maximum blur, I’d lean TTArtisan.

Question 4

Which lens controls chromatic aberration better?

Accepted Answer

The Viltrox controls chromatic aberration better in my worst-case roof test. The TTArtisan showed slightly more CA, and it makes sense because it has one ED element versus four on the Viltrox. The TTArtisan cleaned up more around f/5.6.

Question 5

How do these lenses handle flare?

Accepted Answer

Both lenses can flare, and in my testing it mostly disappeared around f/2.8. The TTArtisan hood gives you better protection from the sun than the Viltrox hood. If you shoot into light a lot, that hood advantage is real.

Question 6

Can the TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 cover full frame?

Accepted Answer

Yes—this was a special feature I called out. The TTArtisan can go into full-frame mode, and for video I didn’t see vignetting. For portraits, there’s slight vignetting, but it’s still a cool “two lenses in one” kind of bonus.

Question 7

Which lens is sharper for landscapes?

Accepted Answer

In my landscape sharpness test (left, right, center), the Viltrox looked sharper than the TTArtisan. Around f/5.6 things start to even up a bit, but wide open and through the range the Viltrox had the edge. If landscapes are your main thing, Viltrox is probably the safer pick.

Question 8

Is the $10 price difference worth it between these two 56mm lenses?

Accepted Answer

Honestly, the $10 difference is negligible. The TTArtisan gives you metal build, a better hood, stronger blur, and better skin tones; the Viltrox gives you sharper results and better CA control but with focus breathing. I said you could basically flip a coin—just choose based on your priorities.

TTARTISAN 56mm f/1.8 Vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 lens Lens Review | Nikon Zf C

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