Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air vs TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air | TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 15mm | 17mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air opens wider (f/1.7) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air (15mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air (17mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Check the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air price on Amazon →
Check the TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air and the TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air?
The Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air is 15mm f/1.7 prime, APS-C; the TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air is 17mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air or the TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air?
The Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air — its f/1.7 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air and TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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