7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 vs TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4
7Artisans 24mm f/1.4 has a longer reach. TTartisan 23mm f/1.4 has a wider field of view.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 is a 24mm f/1.4 prime, and the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 is a 23mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 
TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 better than the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4?
- Longer reach (24mm vs 23mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2021)
Why is the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 better than the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4?
- Wider field of view (23mm vs 24mm)
- 119 g lighter (225 g vs 344 g)
- 21 mm shorter (40.5 mm vs 61 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.3 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 49 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
- architecture For architecture, the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
- street For street photography, the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 119 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 119 g lighter to carry.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 | TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 23mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 344 g | 225 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 65 x 61 mm | 60 x 40.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m | 0.2 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Price | — | $114 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · TTartisan
- 61 × 65 mm
- 40.5 × 60 mm
The 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 is 21 mm longer and 119 g heavier than the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4
TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4?
- The TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 weighs 225 g, 119 g less than the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 (344 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4?
- The TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.3 m for the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4.
- Do the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 and the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
- Is the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 or the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the TTartisan 23 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
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