SLR MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 § 03 Head to head
SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 vs TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4
SLR Magic 17mm f/1.5 focuses 2 cm closer. TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 is a 17mm f/1.5 prime, and the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 is a 17mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
SLR MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 
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Key differences
Why is the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 better than the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.2 m)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 10)
Why is the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better than the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.5)
- 382 g lighter (248 g vs 630 g)
- 29 mm shorter (58 mm vs 87 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (40.5 mm vs 82 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2021 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 382 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 382 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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Specification
| Specification | SLR MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 | TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 17mm | 17mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.4 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Weight | 630 g (22.22 oz) | 248 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 85 x 87 mm | 54 x 58 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.178 m (7.01 inches) ◆ | 0.2 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 10 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 8 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 40.5 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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Size
- A · SLR
- B · TTartisan
- 87 × 85 mm
- 58 × 54 mm
The SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 is 29 mm longer and 382 g heavier than the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- The TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 opens to f/1.4, against f/1.5 on the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- The TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 weighs 248 g, 382 g less than the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 (630 g).
- Which focuses closer, the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- The SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.2 m for the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4.
- Do the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 and the TTartisan 17 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 SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 382 g lighter to carry.
- Is the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 17 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 382 g lighter to carry.
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