TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
TTArtisan
56 Overall Score
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Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro lens is widely praised as an excellent value, delivering sharp 1:1 macro images and surprising portrait quality for its low price. Users appreciate the solid build and manual controls, though some note limited depth of field and a heavy weight. A few reviewers found image quality lacking compared to premium lenses, but most agree it punches above its class.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 1:1 macro images
- Surprising portrait quality
- Solid build quality
- Good for digitizing negatives
Cons
- Limited depth of field
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus only
- Image quality not premium-level
- Must be very close to subject
Value for money 6
Image quality 5
Build quality 4
Manual focus 4
Depth of field 2
Weight 2
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Macro
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm | Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 12 |
| Groups | 7 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan APS-C 40mm f/2.8 Macro 40mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong build (65th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Scores 61 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.