SLR MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 § 03 Head to head
SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 vs TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C
TTartisan 35mm 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 35 mm T1.5 is a 35mm f/1.5 prime, and the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
SLR MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 
TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C 01
Key differences
Why is the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 better than the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C better than the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.5)
- 259 g lighter (341 g vs 600 g)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.38 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 82 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C has the edge: it is 259 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C has the edge: it is 259 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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Specification
| Specification | SLR MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 | TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.4 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Tilt-shift |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Weight | 600 g | 341 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 85 x 87 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.38 m | 0.35 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 10 | 10 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $169 list price |
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Sample frames
TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C?
- The TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C opens to f/1.4, against f/1.5 on the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C?
- The TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C weighs 341 g, 259 g less than the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 (600 g).
- Which focuses closer, the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C?
- The TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.38 m for the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5.
- Do the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 and the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C 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 35 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C better for street photography?
- For street photography, the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C has the edge: it is 259 g lighter to carry.
- Is the SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 35 mm T1.5 or the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C better for travel?
- For travel, the TTartisan Tilt 35 mm f/1.4 APS-C has the edge: it is 259 g lighter to carry.
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